FSQA Specialist: Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Sysco Corp.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to monitor FSQA programs across meat/seafood operations. You will assist with audits, product evaluations, and supplier communications while supporting plant leadership during emergencies.

The role requires HACCP, TQM or related training, and up to 3 years in meat/seafood processing. A valid driver's license is needed to visit facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Formal training in TQM, SPC, and HACCP concepts.
• CFIA/FDA regulations knowledge would be beneficial.
• Quality and sensory analysis training would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor FSQA programs including HACCP, GMP, sanitation, pest control, approved supplier program and FSQA customer complaints.
• Assist in employee training of FSQA programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in implementation of the independent FSQA Audit Program – SQF audits.
• Assist with product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication as needed.
• Support during emergencies as directed by plant leadership.

Skills

Report writing

Business correspondence

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

TQM & HACCP training

CFIA/FDA regulations knowledge

Quality and sensory analysis training

Tools

Lab equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to monitor FSQA programs across meat/seafood operations. You will assist with audits, product evaluations, and supplier communications while supporting plant leadership during emergencies.

The role requires HACCP, TQM or related training, and up to 3 years in meat/seafood processing. A valid driver's license is needed to visit facilities as required.