FSQA Technician

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery seeks an FSQA Technician responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards in production. The technician will perform audits, educate employees, and manage compliance with regulatory policies. Candidates should have a related degree or experience in food safety, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a science-related field or 1 year experience in food safety.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits for HACCP, GMP, and weights.
• Educate plant employees on food safety practices.
• Conduct pre-shipment reviews and environmental sampling.

Skills

Problem Identification

Problem-Solving

Organization

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Flexibility

Education

Associates degree or higher in a science-related field

Job description

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Shift Hours: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM

FSQA Tech

Shift Hours: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Summary: The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing all Food Safety / Quality Departmental practices such as collecting and interpreting SPC and SQC data daily, performing and recording results from all production and packing line audits for HACCP, GMP, and weights and defects, and assisting in educating all plant employees in the practices of producing safe edible goods. They also inform the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager of all out of compliance materials and conditions in the facility and contain all non-conforming products and materials, and isolate and hold all substandard ingredients, sub-assemblies, and finished goods. The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician also assists R&D with special testing and containment of test products and provides product weight and process control data analysis support to production and other key management personnel daily. Finally, they also perform environmental sampling and work closely with microbiology laboratory personnel by providing samples for micro testing, while participating in LEAN activities and providing support as necessary. Duties include; conduct pre-shipment review at specified frequencies throughout shift, gather and bake finished products for daily performance evaluation against specifications, assist R&D with determining product specifications and writing finished product specs and photo standards, perform analysis of raw materials to ensure ingredients are received within specifications by grades, physical and organoleptic testing and micro sampling, monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation and usage of materials, capable of performing Trace / Recall on all materials for potential recall at any time, perform weekly audits (as scheduled) to ensure systems and policy compliance including GMP’s, line audits and formula compliance, review, maintain and suggest upgrades for all established quality programs and policies on a regular basis, monitor all aspects of the Allergen Program including continual training, awareness, and segregation of materials to prevent cross contamination, assist with all private and governmental audits at Traverse City facility, and bake, prepare and cut product samples as required and set up formalized daily panels and other product cuttings for customers or audits.

Requirements: All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of the post-offer health assessment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Position involves working in production departments that vary in temperatures from very cold to very hot. Must be able to go up and down stairs, constant walking.

Education: Associates degree or higher in a science related field or having one-year minimum experience in manufacturing or holding a Food Safety position for a year is required.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.

Communication Skills: To be successful in this position you must maintain excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to speak to large diverse groups with some degree of comfort and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Special Skills: Must possess skills to complete paperwork; good problem identification and problem-solving skills; math and organizational skills; ability to read and interpret product specifications; must function well under stress; must have flexibility to work where and when needed. Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is a plus and computer proficiency. One must have a high initiative in problem solving. Working knowledge in statistical Q.C. (SQC) and statistical process control (SPC) is recommended with a demonstrated ability to analyze statistical data. Familiarization with FDA, MDA and other food labeling policies preferred.

Supervisory: None

Reports to: FSQA Supervisor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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