Food Safety & Quality Technician

Classification: Non-exempt Salary Range: $25.00-28.00Reports to: FSQ Manager Date: 06/2026Job DescriptionThe Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory compliance guidelines. This role conducts inspections, monitors production processes, maintains accurate documentation, and supports the implementation of food safety and quality assurance programs to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality products.Essential Functions

• Review and maintain of all Quality Assurance and Quality Control records, documents, and samples pertaining to HACCP, USDA, and FDA
• Coordinate activities with regulatory agents such as USDA and FDA
• Ability to prepare and directly manage third party customer audits
• This person will be instrumental in reviewing food safety processes and procedures
• Oversee inspection of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods to insure the highest quality of products are delivered to customers
• Initial and ongoing training of the employees on policies and procedures
• Daily observations of production processes from preparation to packaging
• Conduct weekly evaluation of products and ingredients ex. Chef Tables
• Complete necessary Microbiological testing (internal and external testing) as assigned such as In-house ATP, In-house Listeria Spp., and Silliker Listeria Spp.
• Attends bi-weekly QA conference calls
• Other duties assigned by Unit Manager and/or Corporate Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of internal policies and procedures
• Competent to work independently within area of expertise
• Ability to solve quality related problems
• Ability to deal with a variety of compliance situations and implement continuous improvement.
• Knows and follows all safety requirements; strives to maintain a safe work environment.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback; willingly asks questions and seeks direction, as needed.
• Must be able to function within a team environment.
• Performs tasks under general supervision.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous knowledge working in food production Quality Assurance or related experience
• BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's and SOP's a preferred

• Knowledge of Food Industry quality and sanitation standards and requirements

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Computer Literate-Word & Excel mandatory
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organizational skills
• Able to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision
• Must be proficient in the English language in both written and oral
• Supervisory Responsibility
  This position has supervisory responsibilities.
  Work Environment
  The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to high temperatures and humidity (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  Physical Demands
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch,. The employee is required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
  This is a full-time [exempt/nonexempt] position. Flexibility on hours and weekends is required.
  Travel
  0%
  Other Duties
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  Benefits
  Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.