FSQA Lead

Pay Rate: $23.65 to $27.85 per hour

Swing shift

Job Functions

• Provide leadership to FSQA Reps with regards to their concerns with procedures, product quality, regulatory requirements and corporate procedure
• Ensure compliance to Food Safety systems through monitoring of process and documentation
• Ensure compliance to QA process controls through monitoring and documentation
• Ensure food safety documentation meets legal/regulatory requirements
• Direct product disposition, including ensuring inventory control and appropriate reconditioning procedures
• Verify sanitation practices through pre-operational inspection of equipment
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve quality issues
• Communicate to production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve food safety issues
• Communicate with USDA personnel to resolve regulatory issues
• Logistics and distribution to communicate product hold and release instruction
• Product management to communicate product hold and release instruction
• Frequent interface with operations supervision and production workforce to discuss ongoing status of product quality and disposition

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Proficient in mathematics
• Proficient on a computer, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good organization skills and legible handwriting
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal) including documentation of regulatory paperwork and explanation of corrective actions
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet outlined timeframes for monitoring checks
• Ability to place non-conforming product or equipment on hold
• Favorable employment record and attendance record
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be willing to rotate into various departments with varying QC related job duties as needed
• Must be able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor
• Must be able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environment for a RTE plant, up to 100 degrees.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a daily basis depending on what department assigned to for the shift
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.