FSQ Specialist

Position Title: FSQ Specialist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition : 39937

The FSQ Specialist manages finished goods positive release and net contents. Records statistical data, analyzes data, writes summaries to validate or highlight deviations from existing standards, and recommends modifications or new standards, methods, and procedures. Works closely with the Quality Team to identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting quality. The Specialist performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections, including standard microbiological, chemical, physical, or sensory testing and assays on products, materials, components, etc.,

at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.

• Responsible for releasing or holding finished product
• Responsible for holding product and rework documentation review and disposition
• Track non-conforming inventory
• Report all KPI information for the department (e.g., report out finished product scrap)
• Involved in trace and recall procedures and support traceability exercises

• SAP QM Super‑user: responsible for learning, implementing, teaching, maintaining, and reporting data from the GLOBE QM module of SAP
• Release coordination, holds, and rework dispositions
• Traceability for recall and withdrawal
• Manage and update Quality Master Data
• Inspection plan creation and management, ensuring alignment with QMS and HACCP
• Intelex Super‑user for Quality
• Overall trainer and super‑user for all quality applications
• Participate in applicable portions of 3rd‑party and customer audits
• Document Control owner: review new and existing corporate quality policies and procedures, update internal plant documents as necessary, and develop plant‑wide documentation control processes to meet audit requirements
• Responsible for Net Contents system support and reporting: support the functionality of Net Contents software on the factory floor, complete and assess lot summary reports for compliance, oversee batch status and WMS, hold and release within warehouse systems

• Audit GMPs, procedures, and paperwork on the production floor
• Conduct coaching and training for employees
• Identify gaps in procedures or processes
• Support improvement initiatives (e.g., complaints, holds) with factory, and drive improvement projects
• Maintain consumer complaint awareness through distribution of top complaints for production lines
• Daily review of HACCP documentation on the shop floor
• Daily behavior‑based quality observations
• Conduct special projects as assigned
• Support needed for sample shipment
• Able to work flexible hours and cover off shifts

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or another related field, required
• Preferably 1–3 years of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in the food industry (internship experiences will be considered)
• Sound mathematical and basic food science understanding
• Good knowledge of statistics and interpretation of experimental data
• Basic understanding of the manufacturing environment and production operations
• Detail‑oriented, self‑initiative, ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and basic food regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred

At McCain, we’re feeding the world. We are dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, we have a presence in more than 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people.

$31.21 – $31.21 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverage is aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and may vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details are available during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Manufacturing

US – Nebraska – Grand Island

McCain Foods USA, Inc.