FSQA Technician, 3rd Shift; D1252

Location:
Decatur, AR – Manufacturing Plant

This position is 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

The FSQA Technician is responsible for maintaining GFSI-standard prerequisite programs, food safety programs and quality standards. They will assist in maintaining written Food Safety programs. They ensure completeness and accuracy of relevant operational documentation and coordinate with all other departments while keeping Food Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Profitability in mind at all times. QA Technicians regularly work 40 hours per week with overtime as business needs require.

• Provide routine verification of in-process testing performed by production operators (NIR- moisture, fat, protein; Aw- water activity, density, dimensions).
• Work with Processing Technicians and Shift Managers when product is outside specifications, (via routine verification and direct observations), completing support documentation including identification of any impacted product.
• Perform routine in-process direct observation and /or verification of PC (preventive control) to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Perform routine direct observation and /or verification of all other in-process checks to ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Perform routine environmental swabbing and pre-operational inspections as defined in the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP).
• Perform routine GMP inspections.
• Perform laboratory tests for raw materials and finished products as per documented programs.
• Perform standard data analysis and provide information to relevant management.
• Maintain the sample library by properly organizing and storing samples in accordance with procedures.
• Submit samples to third party labs for routine and additional testing or confirmation of test results received.
• Review relevant analytical and pre-shipment documentation and perform product release of finished product as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies.
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements.
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies.
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

• Is consumer focused in all they do.
• Continually challenges themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensures it’s done the right way as opposed to the easy way.
• Hold themselves and others accountable.
• Embraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities.
• Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engaging in healthy debate.
• Celebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselves.
• Gives back to their community and supports sustainable practices.
• Has high school diploma or GED required;
  Ability to perform physical demands of the job.
• Quality Assurance experience in pet food or human food manufacturing preferred.

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development. More information about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.