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FSQA Technician

US Foods

Lexington, NCFull-time$15–24/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–24/hr
Location
Lexington, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

US Foods is hiring a FSQA Technician. The FSQA Technician improves product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing, and shipping, supports GFSI standards, and monitors food safety, regulatory and quality programs within the assigned area. The role includes performing raw material and finished product inspections, equipment calibration, inventory control, and employee training while ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, GMP, and SSOP guidelines.

Key focus areas include Perform incoming raw material checks including trailer and box inspection, product appearance, temperature, and weight verification., Perform outgoing finished product inspections, verify order accuracy, box condition, temperature, and label compliance., and Conduct work‑in‑progress QC tasks such as equipment calibration, metal detector monitoring, aged inventory checks, and CCP verification..

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Food Production Experience, High School Diploma/GED, and Must Work In Refrigerated Environment. Important skills include Incoming Raw Material Inspection, Trailer Inspection, Temperature Monitoring, Box Inspection, Product Appearance Inspection, and Adherence To Purchasing Specifications. Preferred (not required): Thermometers, Scales, Metal Detector, and Antimicrobial Application.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ThermometersScalesMetal DetectorAntimicrobial ApplicationGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)USDAFDAIncoming Raw Material InspectionTrailer InspectionTemperature MonitoringBox InspectionProduct Appearance InspectionAdherence to Purchasing SpecificationsWeight ChecksOutgoing Finished Product InspectionOrder Accuracy VerificationEquipment CalibrationThermometer CalibrationScale CalibrationMetal Detector OperationAntimicrobial Application MonitoringInventory ManagementSteak Cutting Quality ChecksCutting Yield MonitoringProduct Sample QC ChecksEmployee TrainingReport GenerationStatisticsCompliance With USDA RegulationsCompliance With DDA RegulationsCompliance With OSHA RegulationsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) AdherenceSanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) AdherenceProfessional Interaction With Employees, Customers, Vendors

Qualifications

1+ Years Food Production ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDHACCP CertifiedUSDA or FDA ExperienceMust Work in Refrigerated Environment 35°F-45°FMust Work in Freezer Environment -10°F to +10°FMust Be Able to Work Overtime

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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BASIC PURPOSE

Improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing and shipping. Facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. Monitor implementation all Food safety, Regulatory and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform incoming raw material check, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications and weight Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verify product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition and completion of box label, product content and weight checks. Perform work in progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application) and monitoring of metal detector operation, monitoring of aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, daily monitoring of antimicrobial application. Assist with inventory control. Perform daily steak cutting quality checks, monitor cutting yield. Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging and accurate order fulfillment. Conduct employees training when necessary. Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis. Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition

Performing all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations. Company policies and procedures include: safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and must be adhered to.

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: FSQA department, Warehouse & Processing employees. The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner

  • External: USDA/FDA officials

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must possess a minimum of 1year of experience in food production environment.

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma/GED required

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • HACCP Certified preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • USDA or FDA experience Preferred

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law(for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $15.00-$24.00/hour.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$16 - $25

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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