FSQ Tech I at Blount Fine Foods in Fall River, MA

Description

Job Summary

Assists FSQ Management in the maintenance of overall product quality and safety. Assists in the effective completion of tasks and documentation of FSQ responsibilities. In the event of an absence, the position will be filled by the FSQ Technician II.

The pay range for this job is $18.00 to $18.45 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives leadership and daily direction from shift FSQ Senior Technician & Supervisor.

• Notifies Tech Level 2 or higher when non-conformances are noted and assuring proper documentation noted.

• Perform required finished product testing and the effective completion of documentation and data entry for all FSQ activities.

• Conduct Food Safety Inspections in the production environment (i.e. inter-batch cleaning).

• Conduct QPE and Packout quality auditing to ensure all batching and packaging specifications are maintained.

• GMP and SSOP daily inspections.

• Conducting Weekly and Monthly tasks.

• Perform second day testing, raw material inspections with data entry.

• Organize finished product retains.

• Informs the team of raw material issues.

• If assigned to the raw material lab individual may be responsible for:

• Raw material testing and analysis.

• Raw material hold management.

• Lab equipment calibration.

• Nonconforming Raw Material investigation, NCR creation and submission.

• Prep-Inspection activities.

• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments as required.

• Inspect finished product for food safety hazards including foreign material.

• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.

• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.

• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.

• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.

• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent Preferred.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.