FSQ Technician - 2nd Shift

FSQ Technician - 2nd Shift

Schwan's Company

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour. Additional shift differential: $1.50 for 2:30 pm -- 4:00 am. Full‑time position within our manufacturing facility, 6:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. with opportunities for advancement.

Schwan’s Company
, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ Cheil Jedang Corporation, manufactures and markets quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We produce beloved brands such as Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™, Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian‑style snacks; and Mrs. Smith’s®, Edwards® pies. We bring families and communities together through great food.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision plans
• Up to 2 weeks paid time off in 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 plant operations (HACCP certification preferred)
• Current satisfactory job performance and safety record
• Work in a variety of temperatures
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation
• Communicate in English (verbal and written) to create and document reports
• Basic math skills and ability to read product specifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; intermediate proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Complete background check and drug screen

• Perform QA audits on incoming, in‑process, and finished products to ensure regulatory and company standards.
• Assist in planning and establishing additional FSQ activities and procedures.
• Monitor daily adherence to HACCP and GMPs; report issues to management.
• Generate reports such as specification notices and trend analysis using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel; process transactions in SAP to release product from QA hold.
• Verify regulatory formula and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and take 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 to gather samples and testing information.
• 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 when necessary.
• Perform associated formulation audits and quality checks as required and per product specifications.
• Document incidents involving product/ingredient food safety issues.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

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.