FSQA Technician

US Foods; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a QA/FSQA associate to improve product quality in a refrigerated plant environment. You will perform incoming and outgoing QC checks, monitor metal detection and thermometry, and support inventory control. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to GMP/SSOP alongside USDA/FDA guidelines.

Minimum 1 year in food production; HS diploma or GED required; HACCP preferred. Benefits include health insurance and retirement options, with overtime as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a food production environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material checks including trailer and box inspection.
• Inspect outgoing finished products for accuracy and packaging quality.
• Monitor equipment like thermometers, scales, and metal detectors.
• Support inventory control and daily quality checks.
• Conduct staff training and submit reports for analysis.
• Ensure compliance with USDA/FSIS, FDA, OSHA and GMP/SSOP standards.

Skills

QC checks

Food safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Thermometers

Scales

Metal detector

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE

Improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing and shipping. Facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. Monitor implementation all Food safety, Regulatory and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform incoming raw material check, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications and weight.

Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verify product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition and completion of box label, product content and weight checks.

Perform work in progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application) and monitoring of metal detector operation, monitoring of aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, daily monitoring of antimicrobial application.

Assist with inventory control.

Perform daily steak cutting quality checks, monitor cutting yield.

Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging and accurate order fulfillment.

Conduct employees training when necessary.

Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis. Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition

Performing all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations. Company policies and procedures include: safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and must be adhered to.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: FSQA department, Warehouse & Processing employees. The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner

External: USDA/FDA officials

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a minimum of 1year of experience in food production environment.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED required

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

HACCP Certified preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

USDA or FDA experience Preferred

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $22.00-$23.00/hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$16 - $25

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