FSQA Technician - Stock Yards

US Foods; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a FSQA Tech for 2nd shift to ensure product quality and compliance across receiving, processing, and shipping. You will support FSQA and operations, monitor food safety programs, and assist with inventory and training to uphold stringent standards in a refrigerated environment.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of GMPs/SSOPs, and HACCP awareness. Overtime may be involved; salary depends on experience and location within the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a food production environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• USDA or FDA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material checks including trailer inspection and temperature control to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform outgoing finished product inspection and verify packing accuracy and temperature before shipment.
• Monitor QC tasks such as calibration, metal detector checks, and CCP verification; assist with inventory control.
• Conduct training for employees as needed and prepare reports for statistical or operational analysis.

Skills

Food production experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

The STOCK YARDS STORY

We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

BASIC PURPOSE

Improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing and shipping. Facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. Monitor implementation all Food safety, Regulatory and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility

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FSQA Tech 2nd shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm (Saturday as needed)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform incoming raw material check, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications and weight Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verify product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition and completion of box label, product content and weight checks. Perform work in progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application) and monitoring of metal detector operation, monitoring of aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, daily monitoring of antimicrobial application. Assist with inventory control. Perform daily steak cutting quality checks, monitor cutting yield. Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging and accurate order fulfillment. Conduct employees training when necessary. Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis. Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition

Performing all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations. Company policies and procedures include: safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and must be adhered to.

SUPERVISION

N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: FSQA department, Warehouse & Processing employees. The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner
• External: USDA/FDA officials

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
• Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel.
• May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a minimum of 1year of experience in food production environment.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED required

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• HACCP Certified preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• USDA or FDA experience Preferred

This role may also receive overtime compensation, shift differential.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $16 - $25

*EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*