FSQA Technician I — Real-Time Quality Assurance

S&D Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The FSQA Technician I at S&D Coffee performs real-time quality control checks on raw materials, in-process items, and finished products across the production cycle, ensuring compliance with FSMA, food safety regulations, and GMPs. The role operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents inspection results, and supports FSQA leadership.

Responsibilities include second-shift inspections, lab testing, data entry into quality databases, and collaboration with production and QA teams to

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in quality inspection, auditing, data collection, or testing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on packaging and products to ensure specifications.
• Perform in-process quality checks and evaluate QA personnel's work accuracy.
• Ensure all products meet FSMA and Global Food Safety standards.
• Execute quality checks including lab tests, weights, date codes, and packaging integrity.
• Perform lab analysis of products and enter results into the quality database.
• Identify and segregate nonconformances and notify FSQA leadership.
• Visually inspect finished product containers/cases for defects.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment per procedures.
• Follow GMPs, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with team to support FSQA goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Reading technical documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

The FSQA Technician I at S&D Coffee performs real-time quality control checks on raw materials, in-process items, and finished products across the production cycle, ensuring compliance with FSMA, food safety regulations, and GMPs. The role operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents inspection results, and supports FSQA leadership.

Responsibilities include second-shift inspections, lab testing, data entry into quality databases, and collaboration with production and QA teams to