FSQR Technician

American Pasteurization Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Pasteurization Company is seeking a FSQR Technician under the direction of the FSQ Manager to perform food safety and quality verification activities and support enabling procedures for FSQR compliance throughout the facility.

You will conduct sanitation inspections, enter and verify data in databases, maintain traceability records, and collaborate with multiple departments to support FSQR initiatives. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma; a bachelor degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or related field is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and experience with Sage X3 is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; strong record keeping and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs food safety, quality, and sanitation checks throughout the plant (pre-op and op).
• Verifies and enters data into databases (FSQR analytics, certifications, billing, pre-shipment reviews).
• Maintains records to ensure traceability.
• Collaborates with internal/external customers on product releases and paperwork non-compliances.
• Performs daily line checks and production floor checks.
• Completes QA lab closing/opening with other FSQR Technicians.
• Works with other departments to support FSQR initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by Quality Control Manager.

Skills

Strong communicator

Coachable

Customer focused

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

BA in Microbiology/Food Science/Chemistry or related

PCQI/HACCP/SQF certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Sage X3

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) Manager, the FSQR Technician is responsible for performing food safety and quality verification activities along with supporting the enabling procedures that help maintain FSQR compliance throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs food safety, quality, and safety checks throughout the plant including pre-operational and operational sanitation inspections.
• Verifies and as needed edits/enters applicable information into the appropriate databases. This includes, but is not limited to: FSQR analytical data, HPP certifications, BOLS, billing, and pre-shipment reviews.
• Reviews, maintains, and organizes records and files to ensure traceability can be fulfilled as needed.
• Works with both internal and external customers on product releases, notifications, and paperwork non-compliances.
• Performs daily line checks and checks the production floor
• Completes QA lab closing and opening activities in collaboration with the 1st and 2nd shift FSQR Technicians
• Collaborates with other departments within the plant as necessary to complete tasks and activities that support the growth of FSQR initiatives throughout the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Control Manager.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Preferred bachelor degree in Microbiology, food Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Preferred certification in PCQI, HACCP, SQF.

Experience:

• Experience with ERP system.
• Preferred experience with Sage X3

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills.
• Must be coachable and customer focused.
• Strong communicator.

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions

The work environment for this role includes both office work and plant floor work. The conditions in the office will include time using the phone and the computer while sitting. The plant floor environment will expose this individual to regularly moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The environment is ventilated, air conditioned, damp, and with vibrations. Employees are required to wear the following protective equipment: hair/beard net, steel toed boots (or equivalent), and bump caps. Hearing protection is optional.