FSQA Analyst

B&G Foods North America; Ankeny (IA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BG Foods is seeking a FSQA Analyst to uphold food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across production and laboratory environments. You will perform essential QA/QC testing, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and support calibration, documentation, and audits.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with responsibilities spanning production line inspections and laboratory analyses to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Competenze

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years in manufacturing and/or laboratory/QA roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and solid problem-solving abilities.

Mansioni

• Monitor critical control points and production processes to ensure specifications.
• Promote food safety, quality, GMP and workplace safety standards daily.
• Conduct raw material and finished product testing and document results.
• Perform microbiological, physical and chemical lab analyses as needed.
• Assist in QC labs, calibration, IQ, and inventory management.
• Support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting in production and lab.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

ERP systems

Laboratory instruments

Descrizione del lavoro

The FSQA Analyst ensures that food safety, quality, and regulatory standards are upheld throughout the production process. This role combines line inspection duties with broader QA/QC system responsibilities, QC testing, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

This position will work Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Essential Duties

• Monitor critical control points and production processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Facilitate food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety standards across the facility through day-to-day engagement in production area and laboratory.
• Conduct raw material and finished good sample testing (e.g., pH, Brix, CO₂, titration, density) throughout production and document in production and QC records.
• Conduct additional laboratory analysis as needed including: microbiological, physical, and chemical testing required by each facility.
• Provide assistance in the onsite QC Laboratories, as needed, to support calibration, instrumentation qualification, and other duties such as inventory management.
• Assist in resolving quality and food safety issues, participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts in the production area and laboratory.
• Participate in SQF internal food safety audits and food safety GMP inspections.
• Maintain and verify FSQ documentation compliance.
• Participate in internal audits, mock recalls, and facility inspections.
• Calibrate equipment and support ERP system updates.
• Support document control and retention sample library.
• May be assigned backup duties for critical programs as needed or other tasks such as environmental swabbing and sanitation clearance protocols.

Education & Experience

Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent Total Yrs. of Experience Required: 1-3 years in manufacturing and/or laboratory/QA roles

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Capable of accurate measurement using lab instruments.
• Time management and self-motivation for continuous improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 45 brands you know and love, including B&G, Bear Creek, Clabber Girl, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas, Maple Grove Farms, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there's a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.