FSQA Technician: Quality & Compliance

Foster Farms; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms is seeking a FSQA Technician to monitor, maintain, and improve quality control systems in our Alabama facility. You will oversee QA Representatives and collaborate with production teams to ensure compliance with USDA requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include auditing programs, handling regulatory issues with USDA, and leading QA staff while maintaining quality reporting and training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English legibly.
• 1-3 years of experience in food processing; knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, monitoring, and enforcing USDA Regulatory, Corporate Guidelines and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Interface with Production Supervisors and hourly Team Members on production and quality procedures.
• Work with USDA personnel to handle regulatory issues.
• Assist in maintaining the micro-hold product program.
• This position has the authority to hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements and is also authorized to make decision regarding product disposition including release.
• Provide leadership to QA technicians with regard to concerns with procedures, product quality, regulatory requirements and corporate procedure
• Maintain Quality Reporting Systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift license

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Foster Poultry Farms is seeking a FSQA Technician to monitor, maintain, and improve quality control systems in our Alabama facility. You will oversee QA Representatives and collaborate with production teams to ensure compliance with USDA requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include auditing programs, handling regulatory issues with USDA, and leading QA staff while maintaining quality reporting and training.