FSQA Analyst

B&G Foods, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods, Inc. in Ankeny, IA seeks an FSQA Analyst to uphold food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across production and lab areas. You will monitor critical control points, perform QC testing, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role involves supporting calibration, documentation, audits, and ERP-based data management, with 1–3 years in manufacturing or QA required, and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in manufacturing and/or laboratory/QA roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and capable of problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• 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 daily engagement in production area and laboratory.
• Conduct raw material and finished good sample testing (e.g., pH, Brix, CO₂, titration, density) and document in records.
• Conduct additional laboratory analysis as needed, including microbiological, physical, and chemical testing required by each facility.
• Assist in the onsite QC Laboratories, supporting calibration, instrumentation qualification, and inventory management.
• Assist in resolving quality and food safety issues, participate in root cause analysis and troubleshooting in 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab instruments

ERP software

Job description

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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&GFoods 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.