Hormel Foods

Global meat products processor and distributor

FSQ Technician

Inspection & Test +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHayward, CA, USA$24.75 - $34.50

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field is required.
One year of experience in Quality Assurance, or equivalent school internship/program experience, is required.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, standard operating procedures, and sanitation standard operating procedures is required.
Working knowledge of plant Quality Assurance functions is required.
Understanding and experience of meat processing operations are required.
Understanding of food manufacturing policies and procedures in compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, federal, state, and local requirements and standards pertinent to meat processing operations is required.
Working understanding of relevant requirements and practices involving OSHA, FDA, GMP, SOPs, manufacturing plant operations and technologies, including Ultra-High Temperature processing, is required.
Working understanding of HACCP guidelines and policies, and the ability to write HACCP plans, is required.
Ability to learn and perform analytical testing, including microbiological, salt, pH, and water activity testing, is required.
Proficiency at a solid to intermediate level in computer applications and systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, or the ability to learn project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio, is required.
Effective interpersonal, communication, listening, influence, and persuasion skills are required.
Proficient verbal and written English communication and oral presentation skills are required.
Good time management, priority setting, attention to detail, and follow-through skills are required.
Ability to manage a high workload across multiple disciplines is required.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and use good judgment in clarifying priorities and direction is required.
Ability to travel between Columbus facilities as needed, with occasional additional business travel, is required.
Ability to work in extreme hot, dry, cold, and wet conditions, and in both plant-floor and Quality Assurance laboratory settings, is required.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, crawl, lift, and use a computer is required.
Ability to work in a light to moderate noise environment and wear required protective attire, including hairnets, smocks, coats, gloves, boots, glasses, and hard hats, is required.
Schedule flexibility to include evenings, nights, weekends, and emergency or consultation backup responsiveness may be required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Quality Assurance Technician II and supervisor or manager to ensure quality programs are implemented and comply with regulatory, company, and customer requirements; monitor programs daily.
Work with Operations and Research and Development personnel to identify problems and implement appropriate solutions.
Work with Sanitation to ensure effective execution of sanitation standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
Perform pre-operational and operational plant inspections.
Prepare samples of finished products, raw materials, and environmental microbiological samples; conduct analysis internally or coordinate with an external third-party laboratory.
Complete the daily finished-product release process.
Work on focused quality-related improvement projects.
Follow all department and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the meat processing industry is a plus.

Functions:

FSQ Technician
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Quality Assurance Tech II and Sup/Manager to ensure that quality programs are implemented and in compliance with regulatory, company and customer requirements. Monitor programs daily.
- Work with Operations and Research and Development personnel to problem solve issues and implement appropriate solutions.
- Work with Sanitation function to assure effective execution of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Perform Pre-Operational and Operational plant inspections.
- Prepare samples of finished products, raw materials and environmental micro samples. Conduct analysis internally or work with 3rd party external lab.
- Complete daily finished product release process.
- Work on focused quality related improvement projects.
- Adhere to all department and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Perform other responsibilities/duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Food Science, Meat Science, or related field, plus all or a strong combination of the following:
- One (1) year experience in Quality Assurance and/or school internship/program equivalency
- Meat Processing industry a plus
- Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and SSOPs.
- Working knowledge of plant Quality Assurance function.
- Understanding and experience of meat processing operations.
- Understanding food manufacturing policies and procedures, in compliance with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal, state and local requirements and standards pertinent to meat processing operations.
- Working understanding of other relevant federal, state and local requirements including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), General Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard operating procedures (SOP), manufacturing plant operations and technologies (i.e. Ultra-High Temperature: UHT).
- Working understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) guidelines and policies, and the ability to write HACCP plans.
- Strong problem analysis and root cause problem solving skills.
- Ability to learn and perform analytical testing (micro, salt, pH, Aw, etc).
- Proficiency (solid to intermediate) in computer applications and systems including Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and/or the ability to learn project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio).
- Effective interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
- Effective influence and persuasion skills.
- Effective verbal and written communications and oral presentation skills. Proficient in verbal/written English.
- Good time management, priority setting, attention to detail and follow through skills and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high workload across multiple disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and to use good judgment in getting/clarifying priorities/direction.
- Ability to travel if needed between all Columbus facilities, with occasional additional business travel.

Physical Demands and Environmental Demands

Position will be exposed to extreme climate (e.g. hot, dry, cold, and wet) conditions.
The role works in both plant floor setting as well as in Quality Assurance lab.
The essential functions of the job and working conditions requires the individual to sit, walk, stand, stoop, bend, reach, crawl, lift, and usage of a computer.
The job requires the individual to work in a light to moderate noise environment. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working environment includes, but not limited to: the donning, wearing, and usage of hairnets, smocks, coats, gloves, boots, glasses, and hard hats.
Work Schedule May require flexibility to include evening/nights/weekends and emergency or consult back-up responsiveness.

Pay Ranges: $24.75-$34.50

About the Company

Hormel Foods

Global meat products processor and distributor

Hormel Foods processes and distributes a wide range of meat and prepared foods globally. It operates three segments—Retail, Foodservice, and International—selling both branded and unbranded products to grocery stores, restaurants and institutions, and customers in more than 80 countries. Its brands include Hormel, Applegate, Jennie-O, and Spam, with products like bacon, deli meats, and shelf-stable meals. The company earns revenue from branded items, which are sold at a premium, plus unbranded products and foodservice and international sales, and aims to grow its brands and expand its international footprint.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, MN
Founded: 1891

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