Tech 1, FSQA

Job Title

FSQA Technician 1

Location

Romeoville, IL USA

Department

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Reporting to

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Assurance Manager

Key Accountabilities

The person in this position will be heavily involved in the day to day operations at the Romeoville, IL facility. This person will be working in tandem with the QA Shift Lead to ensure all food safety measures and quality parameters are being met as required. This person will also be asked to assist Operations to ensure we are meeting our customer's expectations, while adhering to the internal expectations set by Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

Inspecting assigned areas for cleanliness during pre-operations when applicable

Adhering to product specifications on finished product

Finding discrepancies and calling correct personnel to handle GMP and HACCP violations

Perform CCP and metal detector checks on timely manner

Performing net weight verification of finished product

Verifying correct ingredients are used with the BOM

Verifying labeling requirements are accurate and legible

Understanding how to fill out ALL paperwork for day to day operations in designated time assigned.

Assisting other QA members in day to day operations

Work with Operations and other department on resolving food safety and quality issues

If asked, carry out projects for the QA Manager or QA Supervisor

Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.

Food Safety / Quality:

Adhere to all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.

Follow all USDA guidelines

Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance

Comply with customer requirements when applicable

Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention.

Requirements:

Organizational skills

Written communications

Time management

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

High School, but an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's a plus

1-2 years in a USDA environment

Bilingual ability (Spanish)is a plus

Working in a fast pace environment

Alternate (back up) for this position:

Alternate QA Floater

Alternate QA Lead