FSQA Technician Level 1 - 3rd Shift

TH Foods; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TH Foods, Inc. seeks an entry-level Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician in Henderson, NV. You will collect samples, conduct testing, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards while communicating with production teams and FSQA leadership.

The role covers multiple tiers and emphasizes adherence to safety and quality protocols, with potential for Tier progression and a $2/hr shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Vocation training in Quality Systems preferred.
• Work experience in Food Manufacturing or Quality Assurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and promote personnel safety.
• Champion Food Safety and Quality Standards.
• Document food safety and quality issues promptly to FSQA leadership.
• Audit production and packaging lines for compliance.
• Collect and analyze ingredient and product samples for specifications.
• Audit metal detection and weight control equipment.
• Record finished goods and WIP data.
• Identify out-of-spec results and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Place non-conforming product on Hold and complete required documentation.
• Complete Food Safety Professional Certification, Track 1 within six months if hired at Level I.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocation training in Quality Systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Hourly - A Full-Time Non-Exempt G2 Henderson, NV, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Position Summary

This is an entry level Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technician position. Collect ingredient, product, and packaging technical information. Conduct analytical testing to support incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product meets food safety and quality standards. Communicate in a timely and effective manner to Production Team Members, Production Leadership and FSQA Leadership.

Note: While this Job Description outlines the responsibilities for Technician Level 1, candidates may also be considered for Tier 2 or Tier 3 roles based on organizational need, prior experience, and demonstrated proficiency in the duties of each level. Compensation details for all tiers are provided in the Benefits and Pay Rate Summary section below.

Essential Duties and Requirements

• Adhere to personnel safety policies and procedures as well as promote personnel safety to peers.
• Champion Food Safety and Quality Standards.
• Promote Human Safety, Food Safety, and Superior Quality Standards throughout the organization.
• Effectively document food safety and/or quality issues. Communicate expediently to FSQA Supervisor, Production Supervisor, and/or FSQA Manager.
• Conduct inspection activities both during production and post sanitation. Ensure full compliance to established standards. This includes but is not limited to all Identity Preserved product: Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Halal.
• Audit production and packaging lines and document information for compliance purposes.
• Collect and analyze ingredient and product samples for compliance to analytical, physical, chemical, and organoleptic specifications.
• Audit metal detection and weight control equipment.
• Record production finished goods and WIP data.
• Recognize out of specification results and communicate to production in a timely manner.
• Place non-conforming product on Hold and complete all required documentation.
  • Recognize out of specification results and communicate to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for reporting food safety, employee safety and quality issues
  • Perform s other duties as assigned.
  • Should an external or internal hire be hired directly into Level I Technician, the expectation is that they complete the Food Safety Professional Certification, Track 1 training within six months of starting the position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent are required. Ability to read, write and communicate in English required. Vocation training in Quality Systems is preferred. Work experience in Food Manufacturing or Quality Assurance is preferred.

Physical Ability

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and listen or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The expected base pay rate for this position can be seen below. +$2/HR shift differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift