FSQA Tech

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaiser medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Mental health support

Discount programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Seattle, WA,is seeking a FSQA Tech to support food safety and quality assurance programs. The role conducts audits, HACCP verification, sampling, and data analysis to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.

You will collaborate with production management, follow GMPs and SOPs, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to uphold standards for Greenleaf Foods brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a HACCP-recognized facility in a food safety or quality assurance role.
• FSQA experience in food processing or manufacturing is highly preferred; familiarity with WSDA and FDA product standards is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems; SAP experience is highly desired.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and adapt to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and SOPs.
• Conduct product quality audits and HACCP verification; recommend actions.
• Perform microbiological and analytical sampling of products and production environment.
• Support daily quality and food safety decisions.
• Data entry and data analysis.
• Prepare samples and participate in sensory evaluations.
• Provide support and coaching to employees and management.
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP experience

Food safety & QA

Attention to detail

Independent work

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

SAP

Job description

Shift Details:

5 days per week, 8 hours per shift, with rotating start times of 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., or 10:00 a.m. Start times are subject to change. Additional hours and weekend shifts may be required.

Base Wage: $25.46 per hour.

About Us

We're a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. Our Seattle facility is proudly dedicated exclusively to the production of our high-quality, plant-based brands. Join us and help build a better future.

Position Summary

The FSQA Tech supports the facility’s food safety and quality assurance programs by conducting product audits, monitoring and verifying HACCP controls, performing sampling and data analysis, and supporting daily quality and food safety decisions. This role partners with employees and production management to maintain product standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Core Duties

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all applicable sanitation procedures, process guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Conduct product quality audits and perform daily monitoring and verification activities outlined in the HACCP program, recommending corrective actions when deviations occur.

Perform microbiological and analytical sampling of products and the production environment as required.

Support daily quality and food safety decision-making using established processes to ensure products meet Greenleaf Foods, Maple Leaf Foods, and customer requirements.

Complete data entry and data analysis accurately.

Prepare samples and participate in sensory evaluations.

Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve facility quality assurance practices and procedures.

Participate in projects, meetings, system updates, and continuous improvement initiatives that advance food safety and product quality.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Work in hot and cold production environments and in areas that may be wet or humid.

Stand and walk for the majority of an 8-hour shift, plus any required overtime.

Use hands extensively and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Bend, reach, twist, and lift repeatedly, including lifting up to 30 pounds.

Work safely around moving equipment and within active food manufacturing areas.

Maintain attention to detail while managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Follow all required safety, sanitation, food safety, and personal protective equipment procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a HACCP-recognized facility in a food safety or quality assurance role.

FSQA experience in food processing or manufacturing is highly preferred; familiarity with WSDA and FDA product standards is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems; SAP experience is highly desired.

Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and adapt to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Benefits Summary:

At Greenleaf Foods, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our frontline team members. Hired employees are eligible on the first of the month following hire for Kaiser medical and prescription coverage, Guardian dental PPO (with an annual $1,500 maximum), Guardian vision, and company-paid life insurance. We also provide a 100% company match on your first 4% of 401(k) contributions, free 24/7 mental health counseling through ComPsych and Inkblot, and exclusive lifestyle discounts via BenefitHub. Frontline employees receive 10 paid corporate holidays alongside a frontloaded bank of 80 hours of total paid time off (PTO) per year, with usage eligibility beginning after 90 days of continuous employment. As this position is located in Washington State, hourly employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, which is tracked as a protected subset of your total 80-hour PTO bank.

Facility Closure Notice

Maple Leaf Foods has announced its current plan to cease operations at this facility on or around approximately 12-18 months. Accordingly, employment in this role is expected to be time-limited. Eligible employees who remain actively employed through the facility’s final operating date may be eligible to receive retention and separation benefits under a Company-sponsored program. Any such benefits will be governed exclusively by the applicable written program terms, including eligibility requirements, and may be amended, modified, or discontinued by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by law. This posting does not create a contract of employment or guarantee employment, compensation, benefits, continued operations, or any particular facility closing date. Employment remains at will, where permitted by applicable law.

Disclaimer

AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability (subject to food safety and regulatory restrictions within manufacturing zones).

In compliance with the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC 14.04), authorization to work will also be evaluated without regard to caste, political ideology, de facto parental status, or an individual's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Posting Type: External Only

Position ID:2026-SEA-05

Posting Date: | Application Deadline: Open until filled; review of applications begins immediately.