Job Description
Job Description
FSQA Technician
Woburn, MA
Pay rate: $21 or $22 but will pay more for experience
Hours: will flex between 20 – 30 hours per week
Job Summary/Objective:
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician will conduct inspection, monitoring, and verification activities related to segments of food safety and quality systems such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, and other needed focus areas. Technicians will be involved in preparation for and participate in customer and 3rd party audits and will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and concerns.
Essential Functions of the FSQA Technician
- Conduct and document verification and maintenance of food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis, sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
- Collaborate with operations on the initiation of corrective and preventative action measures when necessary.
- Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer, and facility food safety and quality requirements, completing corrections and corrective actions.
- Perform facility inspections, conduct equipment calibration checks, and other verification activities as required by policies and procedures.
- Verify HACCP and pre-operational checks, ensuring records are accurate and complete, and that corrective actions are followed as defined in the HACCP plan.
- Verify SSOP checks and records for operational and pre-operational sanitation, ensuring corrective actions for deviations are accurate and complete.
- Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents to ensure they are reported, and corrective actions are taken.
- Perform regular line checks on production lines to verify adherence to food safety and quality standards.
- Approve or reject ingredients based on their compliance with specifications and other requirements.
- Immediately notify quality management of any conditions, ingredients, or products that may not meet food safety, quality, or customer/company requirements, and provide suggestions for addressing these concerns.
- Accurately and promptly complete all records and electronic transactions, maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly environment.
Competencies FSQA Technician
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols
- Baking experience (1-2 years preferred)
- Proficiency with basic measuring and laboratory equipment
- Basic math and computer skills, with strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and efficiently complete tasks
- High integrity and attention to detail
Work Environment:
- Primarily a production environment with exposure to varying temperatures
- Moderate to high noise levels typical of a manufacturing setting
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors
- Frequent bending, lifting, and twisting
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., hair net, beard net, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniform)
Position Type:
· Part-Time (with potential to become full-time based upon business needs)
Required Education & Experience:
- Laboratory or quality assurance background
- Minimum of two-five years of related work experience in food manufacturing/processing
Preferred Education & Experience:
- 1 to 2 years of baking experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
- Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment
- Familiarity with food manufacturing standards and quality assurance practices
- PCQI, HACCP, and SQF practitioner or BRC professional
Company DescriptionGreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc. brings over 30 years of industry expertise to the forefront of nationwide recruiting. Our team of dedicated talent acquisition specialists delivers customized staffing solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, on-site managed services, and direct professional placements. We specialize in sourcing top-tier talent for manufacturing and regulatory environments, ensuring each candidate aligns seamlessly with your organizational needs. At GreenKiss, we don’t just fill roles — we build strong, lasting partnerships by delivering the right people at the right time
Company Description
GreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc. brings over 30 years of industry expertise to the forefront of nationwide recruiting. Our team of dedicated talent acquisition specialists delivers customized staffing solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, on-site managed services, and direct professional placements. We specialize in sourcing top-tier talent for manufacturing and regulatory environments, ensuring each candidate aligns seamlessly with your organizational needs. At GreenKiss, we don’t just fill roles — we build strong, lasting partnerships by delivering the right people at the right time