FSQA Tech I - Night Shift

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a quality assurance professional to monitor production and conduct FSQA checks to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will verify sanitation, document processes, and communicate findings to supervisors to resolve quality issues.

The role requires strong English communication, basic Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and the ability to work varied shifts in a cold or hot production environment. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal English communication with regulatory paperwork.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with computer tools: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Good organization and legible handwriting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet timeframes for checks.
• Ability to place non-conforming product or equipment on hold.
• Favorable employment and attendance record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to rotate into various QC-related duties.
• Must be able to stand 8–12 hours on concrete/metal floors.
• Must work in cold environments (40°F) or hot environments up to 100°F.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and perform routine FSQA checks per programs.
• Ensure processes are in control and products meet standards.
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety systems and QA process controls.
• Direct product disposition and inventory control.
• Verify sanitation practices through pre-operational inspections.
• Communicate issues to production/maintenance and supervisors.
• Coordinate with USDA personnel to address regulatory issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English Proficiency

Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Regulatory Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Pay Rate: $23.50 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am).

Job Description

• Works under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements.
• Monitor the production process and perform routine Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) checks in accordance with the food safety and quality programs at the manufacturing site. Ensure the process is in control and the product meets the standards set by the company.
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety systems through monitoring of process and documentation.
• Ensure compliance to QA process controls through monitoring and documentation.
• Ensure food safety documentation meets legal/regulatory requirements.
• Direct product disposition, including ensuring inventory control and appropriate reconditioning procedures.
• Verify sanitation practices through pre-operational inspection of equipment.
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve food safety issues.
• Communicate with USDA personnel to resolve regulatory issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal) including documentation of regulatory paperwork and explanation of corrective actions.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• proficient on a computer, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good organization skills and legible handwriting.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet outlined timeframes for monitoring checks.
• Ability to place non-conforming product or equipment on hold.
• Favorable employment record and attendance record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be willing to rotate into various departments with varying QC related job duties as needed.
• Must be able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Must be able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environment for a RTE plant, up to 100 degrees.
• Must be able to lift from 5-70 lbs. on a daily basis depending on what department assigned to for the shift.
• Proficiency in mathematics to compute checks and compare to established limits.