FSQA Technician II – 2nd shift (3pm start time)

The Chefs’ Warehouse; Waterloo (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking a FSQA Technician II to monitor production processes and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will inspect raw materials, monitor procedures, hold non-conforming items, take and ship samples, and assist with reporting and calibration of equipment.

You bring relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative approach. A valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed are preferred to support QA

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in quality assurance or FSQA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative work style and ability to delegate when needed

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials to ensure vendor compliance
• Monitor procedures to ensure compliance with specifications
• Hold non-conforming product or unsanitary equipment
• Take/ship samples and record results, with corrective actions
• Assist with management reports and QA documentation
• Maintain and sanitize QC equipment
• Assist HR with recruitment and training of sanitation staff
• Deliver samples for testing to outside labs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative

Driver's license

Job description

Position Summary:

The FSQA Technician II monitors the production processes to ensure product is within food and safety quality standards.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect and test raw materials to ensure vendor compliance with specifications and established procedures.
• As required, monitor current procedures to assure compliance to required specifications, reporting any findings to QA Manager for needed changes or adjustments.
• Put non-conforming product or unsanitary processing equipment on HOLD status.
• Perform technical operations such as taking and/or shipping samples, examining/analyzing product, recording results and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with the completion of reports requested by management.
• Clean, maintain, and sanitize all equipment used in the Quality Control area according to established sanitary rules, regulations, and maintenance/calibration procedures.
• Assist HR with the recruitment, hiring and training of sanitation personnel.
• Deliver samples for testing to outside laboratories
• Perform all other duties as assigned

About you:

• Relevant work experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Good supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Delegate responsibilities effectively
• Ability to operate a car and maintain valid driver’s license