QA Tech - Canton

Overview

The Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech (FSQA Tech) performs a wide variety of quality control testing, including routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing and processing activities to assure products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.

• Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per FSQA manual and procedures.
• Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.
• Coordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicates with FSQA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations made during the sanitation process.
• Assists the line technicians as required.
• Assists in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepares production line FSQA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidates FSQA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes.
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of FSQA activities and USDA pre shipment records.
• Must have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.
• Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.
• Attends all department and company required trainings.

• Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products. Conduct sampling as required.
• Conducts sanitation audits and performs pre-op inspection.
• Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.
• Conduct all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
• Reports to FSQA management on test results and if any result deviation.
• Reports all safety, quality issues and deviations to management.
• Comply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety and safe work practices.

• Knowledge of food safety principles
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
• High level of organizational skills
• Basic math skills
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance
• Good written and verbal communication skills with fluent reading and writing skills in English
• Starting rate is $17.50/hr.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

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Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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