FSQ Technician at Schwan's Company

Deer Park, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HACCP, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Microsoft Office, SAP, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Food Safety, Laboratory Equipment, Technical Documents, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Safety Compliance, Report Generation, Product Testing, GMP

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 pm -- 6 am Shift: 3rd Hours: 10pm - 6am Location: Must be available to work at both our Pasadena and Deer Park plants as needed 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: Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously. * Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred * 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) * Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record * Work in a variety of temperatures * Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation of daily information * Communicate in English (verbally and through writing) to accurately create and document company reports * Ability to read and understand product specifications and perform basic math functions * Demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills and intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen Responsibilities: * This position is responsible for 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. This position also assists in planning and establishing additional FSQ activities and procedures * Monitors daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports issues to management * Generates reports such as specification notices and trend analysis using Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel; also processes transactions in SAP to release product from QA hold * Verifies regulatory formula and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and takes corrective action when necessary * Documents review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements * Must be able to work with Food Chemistry Microbiology Sensory and Product Development to gather samples and information needed for product testing * Evaluates Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary * Works with production management to rework product for most routine product quality issues * Generates and maintains reports of all testing performed and all quality and food safety issues * Conducts plant food safety/GMP orientation when necessary * Performs associated formulation audits and quality checks as necessary and according to product specifications * Complete the investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues * The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots * Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct 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 one year or less of related experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Windows Suite toinclude Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to read and interpret basic technical documents; demonstrated knowledgeof HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations; must have satisfactorycurrent job performance; ability to work in a variety of temperatures; must have satisfactory safety record; abilityto learn and operate standard laboratory equipment; demonstrated ability to keep accurate documentation of dailyinformation; demonstrated ability to complete investigation and the documenting of incidents involvingproduct/ingredient Food Safety issues; demonstrated written and verbal English communication skills to accuratelycreate 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; HACCPcertification 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 ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

The FSQ Technician is responsible for performing quality assurance audits on products to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role also involves monitoring adherence to HACCP and GMP, generating reports, and collaborating with production management on quality issues.