FSQA Tech Lead- Day Shift

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a FSQA Tech Lead for Day Shift. This on-site role ensures food safety program compliance, documentation accuracy, and timely corrective actions.

The position pays $27.50 per hour, with premiums for evening and overnight hours. You will monitor production, uphold HACCP/GMP/SSOP standards, and collaborate with operations, quality teams, and maintenance to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in food processing or related industry.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Documentation ensuring food safety records meet regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with safety programs.
• Maintain in-control processes and ensure product quality.
• Direct product disposition including inventory control and reconditioning.
• Verify sanitation through pre-operational inspections.
• Communicate with teams to resolve quality and safety issues.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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FSQA Tech Lead- Day Shift

Locations

Livingston, CA 95334, USA

• On-site
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Full-Time

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.

Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $27.50 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).

• Documentation: Ensures food safety documentation meets legal/regulatory requirements, including documentation of corrective actions.
• Compliance: Monitors production processes and performs routine checks to ensure compliance with food safety and quality programs.
• Process Control: Ensures processes are in control and products meet company standards.
• Product Disposition: Directs product disposition, including inventory control and reconditioning procedures.
• Sanitation: Verifies sanitation practices through pre-operational equipment inspections.
• Communication: Communicates with production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve quality and food safety issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1-3 years of experience in food processing.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Detail-oriented and proficient in mathematics.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and work in various temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.

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