Sr FSQ Technician

CJ Schwan’s; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Health plans

401k match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Quality Assurance/QA position in Fullerton, CA, offering a 1st shift with pay starting at $25.50–$28.50 per hour. You will monitor HACCP, manage product specs in SAP, and ensure traceability for product integrity.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in food safety or QA, with SAP and InfinityQS experience and HACCP knowledge. This is a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years in food safety or QA.
• Proficiency in SAP and InfinityQS for data reporting.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles; USDA/FDA regulations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor HACCP and GMP compliance and report deviations.
• Generate and manage product specs and SAP transactions to hold/release product.
• Verify product quality by adherence to specs and conduct traceability exercises.
• Investigate food safety incidents and complete corrective actions and reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to collect samples and review COAs for compliance.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

InfinityQS

Job description

Starting Pay: $25.50 - $28.50 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 5:30 am - 2 pm

What We Offer

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do

• Monitor and enforce compliance with HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), promptly reporting deviations to management.
• Generate and manage product specification reports and process SAP transactions to place product on hold or release.
• Verify product quality by ensuring adherence to specifications and conducting traceability exercises to support product integrity.
• Investigate and document food safety incidents, completing corrective actions and incident reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to collect samples, support sensory evaluations, and review Certificates of Analysis to maintain regulatory and procedural compliance.

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant food safety or quality assurance experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP and InfinityQS (IQS) software for quality data management and reporting.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles as applied to plant operations; HACCP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA regulations, and audit processes related to food safety and compliance.
• Ability to perform thorough investigations and documentation of product and ingredient food safety incidents, while working in various temperature environments.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].