FSQA Specialist I

Down East Seafood Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for our high-qualityfood

Employee discounts for travel and may

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Down East Seafood is seeking a FSQA Specialist to support the Quality Management System at the Hunt’s Point facility. You will serve as the local technical resource for HACCP and QA programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.

You’ll develop and maintain site QA documents, interact with inspectors, and lead training on CCPs, food defense, and QA processes. A strong background in seafood QA and HACCP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• GED or HS diploma accepted.
• Minimum three years’ QA experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMPs, food safety audits, and documentation.
• GFSI audit experience is a plus.
• Seafood HACCP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement local site documents with oversight from direct supervisor.
• Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations along with timely resolution of deficiencies as needed.
• Support facility compliance to policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities.
• Knowledge in wet sanitation and pre-operational monitoring procedures. Conduct/Review Pre-op inspection records as required.
• Maintain readiness for Third Party GMP audit
• Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety including CCPs, Food Defense, and Quality Management system training per schedule.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints. Support Corrective actions as needed.
• Organizes and maintains HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan(s) and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan as required.
• Conduct HACCP reassessments as required annually or when there are changes in the facility or equipment or raw materials
• Provide FSQA support to internal projects (e.g. new items, new equipment installation, etc.)
• Assist in production and packaging where needed to learn and understand the entire process
• Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications.
• Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information.
• Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified
• Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objections.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Microbiology

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Down East Seafood

For over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been a go-to source for the freshest, highest-quality seafood among New York’s most celebrated chefs. What began as a single van sourcing clams from Maine has grown into a full-line seafood operation, delivering sustainably sourced selections six days a week across the Tri-State area. Based in a 17,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Hunt’s Point, the Bronx, Down East combines local expertise with coastal reach—providing premium seafood to restaurants in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey. With a commitment to freshness, traceability, and chef-focused service, Down East continues to bring the ocean’s bounty straight to the back of house.

Pay Range: $25.00–$30.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday into Friday 5 PM – 2 AM

Position Summary: The FSQA Specialist will support the effective implementation of the Quality Management System and serve as the local technical resource at the facility. The HACCP Coordinator will support the ongoing review & development of all HACCP and quality assurance programs and ensure they meet applicable regulations and standards.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement local site documents with oversight from direct supervisor.
• Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations along with timely resolution of deficiencies as needed.
• Support facility compliance to policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities.
• Knowledge in wet sanitation and pre-operational monitoring procedures. Conduct/Review Pre-op inspection records as required.
• Maintain readiness for Third Party GMP audit
• Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety including CCPs, Food Defense, and Quality Management system training per schedule.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints. Support Corrective actions as needed.
• Organizes and maintains HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan(s) and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan as required.
• Conduct HACCP reassessments as required annually or when there are changes in the facility or equipment or raw materials
• Provide FSQA support to internal projects (e.g. new items, new equipment installation, etc.)
• Assist in production and packaging where needed to learn and understand the entire process
• Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications.
• Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information.
• Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified
• Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objections.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field highly preferred. Minimum education GED or HS diploma
• Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing highly preferred.
• Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMP’s, food safety audits, process procedures and documentation. GFSI audit experience highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organization: able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way
• Seafood HACCP certified or ability to gain certification within 6 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.