FSQA Technician (1st Shift)

Shelby American, Inc.; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance professional to ensure food safety and quality standards are met. In this role, you will monitor production processes, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with operations to uphold compliance with regulations and customer expectations. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product quality and safety, and help maintain the highest standards in the food industry. If you are passionate about quality assurance and food safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food safety or quality experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process controls for food safety & GMP compliance.
• Perform daily quality checks and document keeping.
• Coordinate lab testing needs and product release activities.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

GMP Knowledge

HACCP Knowledge

Food Microbiology

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

This position reports to the QA Supervisor and is part of the QA structure. Working alongside other QA team members supporting operations team process in accordance with the organization’s policies and programs, to ensure that customer quality standards are being met.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Performing day-to-day production floor activities as assigned by the QA supervisor and lead, monitoring process controls for food safety & GMP compliance.
2. Daily quality checks in production that include regular defined frequency checks of food quality and safety control points with timely execution and precise document keeping.
3. Responsible for coordinating lab testing needs & activities, sample collection and facilitation of test and hold requirements once results are received.
4. Responsible for product release activities after reviewing critical control point information in reference to cooking and chilling CCPs.
5. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure compliance with regulatory, policies and procedures, company and customer expectations as related to the receiving of raw materials, and production process, process controls, and packaging of finished goods.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 2+ years of food safety or quality experience in the food industry
3. Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations, and Food Microbiology
4. Experience with Food Safety Audit expectations and requirements
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
6. HACCP certification preferred
7. SQF training preferred