FSQ Technician - 3rd Shift

Overview

3rd Shift, 10 PM – 7 AM, full‑time position in our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement. Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of CJ Cheil Jedang Corporation, manufactures and markets quality foods nationwide, including Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™, Freschetta®, Bibigo®, Pagoda®, Mrs. Smith’s®, and Edwards® pies.

• Health, life, dental, and vision plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during the first year
• 401(k) with company match

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Read and interpret basic technical documents
• Knowledge of HACCP as it applies to specific plant operations (certification preferred)
• Good safety record and satisfactory current job performance
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and maintain accurate documentation
• Communicate in English (verbally and written) to create and document reports
• Read product specifications and perform basic math
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills; intermediate proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen for all employees receiving offers

• Perform quality assurance audits on incoming ingredients, in‑process production, and finished products to meet regulatory and company quality standards.
• Assist in planning and establishing food safety and quality activities and procedures.
• Monitor daily adherence to HACCP and GMPs, reporting issues to management.
• Generate reports such as specification notices and trend analyses using Word and Excel; process SAP transactions to release products from QA hold.
• Verify regulatory formula and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Document review and verification to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, and Product Development teams to gather samples and information needed for product testing.
• Evaluate Certificate of Analysis data against specifications and take appropriate action.
• Work with production management to rework product for routine quality issues.
• Maintain reports of all testing performed and all quality and food safety issues.
• Conduct plant food safety/GMP orientation as needed.
• Perform associated formulation audits and quality checks as necessary and per product specifications.
• Investigate and document incidents involving product or ingredient food safety issues.
• Use required PPE—including bump caps, safety glasses, ear plugs, hair/beard nets, gloves, and safety shoes or rubber boots.
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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.