FSQ Technician - 1st Shift

schwans; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO first year

Holidays & personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance/食品 Safety role in a food manufacturing environment in Ohio. You will monitor HACCP procedures, compile reports, and support product testing and compliance activities.

Collaborating with Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory and Product Development, you will help ensure safe, high-quality products and maintain regulatory standards across production lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience.
• HACCP knowledge as it applies to plant operations (HACCP certification preferred).
• Work in a variety of temperatures.
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure daily adherence to HACCP and GMP; report deviations.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain quality reports and documentation (spec notices, trend analyses, SAP processing).
• Verify regulatory compliance of manufacturing formulas and procedures; initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, and Product Development for testing.
• Conduct investigations into food safety incidents and deliver GMP/food safety training.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Laboratory skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 4:30 am - 2:00 pm

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
  
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full‑time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Monitor and ensure daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), promptly reporting any deviations or issues to management.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain quality reports and documentation, including specification notices, trend analyses, and SAP transaction processing for product release from QA hold.
• Verify regulatory compliance of manufacturing formulas and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed to maintain product quality and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, and Product Development to obtain samples and information for comprehensive product testing.
• Conduct investigations into food safety incidents, perform formulation audits, and deliver GMP and food safety training to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred).
• Work in a variety of temperatures.
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation of daily information.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].