FGF Brands

Tech-driven bakery producing artisan goods

Quality Assurance Technician

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Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

One to two years of experience in a quality assurance position; food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and critical-thinking ability are required.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required.
Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points programs, Good Manufacturing Practices programs, and quality systems is required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English with all levels of the organization is required.
Ability to perform the physical demands of a role spent 90% of the time on the production floor is required.
Ability to move between tasks with minimal distraction and multitask is required.
Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed is required.

Responsibilities

Perform process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse functions, including Good Manufacturing Practices, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, and in-process and finished-product weights.
Control non-conforming products, raw materials, packaging materials, or equipment that do not meet customer or internal specifications or regulatory requirements by placing them on physical hold and in the OMS system and maintaining the hold log.
Conduct daily shelf-life testing and report results through the product testing log.
Collect samples for third-party testing scheduled for quarterly microbiological testing, during commissioning, or for other reasons.
Conduct daily deviation inspections on production lines and premises and document findings.
Verify that testing equipment, including weighing scales, thermometers, calipers, and light meters, functions properly at defined intervals.
Assist and support the QA Team Lead during internal and third-party audits.
Conduct daily inspections to ensure team members, visitors, and contractors follow Good Manufacturing Practices, and report food safety and quality issues through shift reports or scorecard reports.
Maintain online glass and plastic monitoring sites and verify them at defined intervals according to the company program; report deviations immediately, tag out non-conforming equipment, and issue work orders as required.
Assist the QA Team Lead in preparing trends and summary reports for detailed investigations of quality and food safety issues.
Participate in plant trials and perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Verify receiving and shipping procedures and certificates of analysis to ensure raw materials and packaging components meet specifications and company standards; follow up with a non-conformance report when deviations occur.
Assist the QA Team Lead with investigations of customer complaints and concerns.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
Experience with BRC and FDA requirements is an asset.

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician

Craving a Career that is a Piece of Cake!

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members

Location: San Antonio, TX Starting Pay: $21.50/hour, plus a differental- $1.00/hour for nights

Schedule: Day shift is 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, Must be flexible to work nights if needed

Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is critical to ensuring safe food is manufactured at the facilities. This position spends most of the time in the plants ensuring the product specifications are met and the controls are being followed. The Quality Assurance Technician assists Quality Control in correcting deficiencies through communication to production management.

What FGF Offers

FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
401k matching program
Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation, Maintenance and warehouse functions of the company including GMP, metal detection, label and coding verification, general hygiene and safety, as well as in process and finished product weights
Responsible to control any non-conforming product, raw materials, packaging material or equipment that does not meet customer/internal specifications, regulatory requirements by placing it on hold physically and in OMS system and maintain hold log.
Conduct shelf-life testing on daily basis and report results through Product testing log.
Responsible for sample collection for third-party testing scheduled for quarterly micro testing, during commissioning process and/or due to any other reasons.
Responsible to conduct daily deviation inspection on the lines, premises and document any findings through the process.
Conduct verification of proper functioning of testing equipment such as weighing scales, thermometers, Calipers, Light meter on a defined frequency.
Assist and provide support to QA Team Lead during internal and third-party audits.
Perform daily inspections to ensure team members, visitors and contractors are strictly following GMP and report any food safety and quality issues through shift report/ score card reports.
Responsible to maintain glass and plastic monitoring sites (Online) and verify on a defined frequency as per FGF program, and report any deviation immediately, tag out non-conforming equipment and Issue work order as required.
Assist QA team leader in preparing trends and summary reports for detailed investigations of issues related to Quality and Food safety.
Participate in plant trials and other related duties and responsibilities assigned.
Verify receiving /shipping procedure and certificate of analysis to ensure raw material, packaging components are meeting specification and FGF standards. Follow up with NCR report in case of deviations.
Assist QA team leader with investigation for customer complaints/ concerns

Requirements

1-2 Years of experience in a QA position, preferably for a food manufacturer.
Accuracy, Detail oriented and Critical thinking is a must
Good communication skills.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) programs, GMP programs and Quality Systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English with all levels of the organization.
Physically capable of performing the demands of the role (90% production floor job).
Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction (multi-tasking).
Flexible to workdays, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed.
Experience with BRC, FDA are assets

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.

As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

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Job Family

Quality Assurance

Job Level

B-HO

About the Company

FGF Brands

Tech-driven bakery producing artisan goods

FGF Brands uses robotics, AI, and supply chain automation to bake artisan-quality goods at a large scale for North American retailers, foodservice providers, and restaurants, selling both private-label products and its own brands. Its production blends traditional baking with automated manufacturing across multiple facilities, making naan, flatbreads, pizza crusts, muffins, croissants, and artisan breads. The company differentiates itself by combining advanced manufacturing tech with a broad private-label and branded bakery portfolio, and it expanded its reach through the 2021 Weston Foods acquisition. Its goal is to supply high-quality baked goods at scale while pursuing sustainability, aiming for zero waste certification and lower water use.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Brampton, Canada
Founded: 2004

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