FSQ Technician

Position: FSQ Technician 1
Location: Easton

Position Title:

FSQ Technician 1

Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Requisition

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The FSQ Technician plays a critical role in supporting Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) operations by performing quality checks, laboratory testing, and documentation review throughout the production process. This role helps ensure finished products meet all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The FSQ Technician works closely with the Quality Team and production partners to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues.

What you'll be doing.

* Perform daily floor quality checks, including in-process inspections, grading sheets, and finished product evaluations.

* Release or place finished goods on hold based on quality and food safety criteria.

* Verify finished goods documentation to ensure positive release requirements are met.

* Conduct laboratory analyses using microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory testing methods in accordance with GLP.

* Perform sample collection, plating, reading, swabbing, calibration, and testing per QMS and Internal Control Plan requirements.

* Place on hold and report out-of-specification materials; support investigations and corrective actions.

* Maintain accurate quality, food safety, and laboratory records (HACCP, SSOP, net contents, sensory, holds, corrective actions, etc.).

* Support investigations related to holds, consumer complaints, and improvement projects; help identify root causes and corrective actions.

* Support execution of GMPs, housekeeping, hygiene, and safety standards throughout the plant.

* Calibrate laboratory equipment and support sample shipment and PTO coverage as needed.

What you'll need to be successful.

* Associate's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, required.

* One year of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in the food industry preferred (internship experience considered).

* Basic understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, and food regulatory requirements.

* Working knowledge of laboratory techniques, data recording, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

* Strong attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

* Sound mathematical and basic food science/statistics skills with the ability to interpret data.

* Familiarity with manufacturing operations and quality systems.

* Proficiency in SAP is preferred.

About the team.

The FSQ Technician is part of the on-site Quality Team, working closely with FSQ leadership, production, sanitation, and operations partners. This role provides hands-on quality floor and lab support and contributes directly to maintaining McCain's food safety and quality standards.

About McCain.

to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, we live our leadership principles every day:

* Understanding customer needs

* Driving innovation

* Empowering people

* Taking ownership to deliver results

The McCain experience.

At McCain, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to grow, learn, and make a difference. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and personal development, while supporting an environment where safety, quality, and respect come first. McCain provides opportunities for career growth and a workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Compensation Package:

- Starting  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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:
At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: 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. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

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