Sr. FSQ Technician

Schwan's; Salina (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time role in a manufacturing facility. This position offers a starting pay of $23.50 per hour, with potential for a shift differential. Join a team that values quality and safety, ensuring that products meet regulatory standards. With a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and paid time off, this role not only provides a job but also a path for career advancement. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

Up to 2 weeks paid time off

401k with Company Match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related experience is typical.
• HACCP knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance audits on products to ensure compliance.
• Monitor adherence to HACCP and GMPs, reporting issues.
• Document food safety incidents and corrective actions.

Skills

Intermediate proficiency in SAP

Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to read technical documents

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Starting Pay: $23.50 per hour
Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential from 3 pm -- 6 am
Shift: 2nd - D Crew (every other Wednesday - Saturday)
Hours: 6:00pm - 6:00am

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

What we want to do for you!

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match

What we need from you:

• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred
• Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in SAP, InfinityQS (IQS), and the Microsoft Windows Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read and interpret basic technical documents
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred)
• Show familiarity with USDA, FDA, and audit principles
• Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record
• Work in a variety of temperatures
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Keep accurate documentation of daily information
• Complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues
• Read and understand product specifications
• Operate independently with limited supervision and demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform basic math functions
• Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen

Responsibilities:

• Performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products, in-process production as well as finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality and food safety
• Assisting in planning and establishing FSQ activities and procedures
• Monitoring adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reporting issues to management
• Generating reports such as specification notices and processes transactions in SAP to hold and release product
• Monitoring overall product quality by verifying compliance to product specification and performing traceability exercises
• Overseeing and documenting food safety incidents including accurately and immediately completing corrective action/incident report
• Verifying regulatory, formula, and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and taking corrective action when necessary
• Documenting review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements
• Working with all functional areas to gather samples and information needed for product testing and assisting with product cuttings/sensory evaluations
• Evaluating Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: Typically over one year of related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Windows Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to read and interpret basic technical documents; demonstrated knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations; must have satisfactory current job performance; ability to work in a variety of temperatures; must have satisfactory safety record; ability to learn and operate standard laboratory equipment; demonstrated ability to keep accurate documentation of daily information; demonstrated ability to complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues; demonstrated written and verbal English communication skills to accurately create and document company reports; demonstrated ability to read and understand product specifications; basic communication skills and interpersonal skills; basic math skills; solid interpersonal and communication skills; HACCP certification preferred.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.