QA Technician

Description

Who We Are

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!

For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.

We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth.

Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(K) including company match!
• Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance

What’s the Role

Responsible for verifying and documenting the requirements to ensure food safety. Execute daily quality activities to assess incoming materials, work in-process / product runs, quality, labeling, final inspections, analysis and testing of finished products, and food safety related sanitation.

What You’ll Own

• Assure that customer specifications are achieved, and the facility/Plant meet local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations.
• Partners with operations management team to ensure food safety best practices and processes. Ensures regulatory food safety compliance.
• Verifies the daily production plan, and any immediate needs to be addressed. May conduct pre-operation and other inspections, may reject materials or products, completes environmental swabbing and quality testing.
• Maintain documentation in support of fresh food specification requirements.
• Conduct and facilitate internal and external quality audits, documenting findings and next steps.
• Work with receivers to verify the documentation of temperature and inspection of delivery trucks (Assure accurate completion of Receiving logs). Ensure FIFO is followed, proper allergen segregation.
• Use the PPRO app to do receiving inspections, as well as setting up the app and check reports in PPRO.
• Complete established USDA swabbing and shelf-life tests of product samples as required. Calibrate test equipment-Scales and Thermometers. Ensure thermometer calibration logs are complete.
• Collect samples, fill out order sheets, pack and ship samples to the lab, as required
• Maintain and organize Food Safety and Quality Assurance daily records. Maintain and monitor inventory product retains and spot-check department documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor/evaluate cleanliness and 5S standards.
• Document downtime related problems and corrective actions taken when associated with a QA hold or action that interrupts production.
• Perform all quality checks and preventive critical control points (CCP) monitoring (temperature logs, sanitation, labeling checks, net weight, package integrity, and package integrity checks)
• Collaborates and makes recommendations on food safety…