Food Safety & Quality Technician

FSQ Technician The intent is to convert to full-time on 3rd shift. 3rd shift- 11pm - 7am. Overview: Reporting directly to Sr. Quality Engineer, this role supports various plant Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) functions to ensure safe and high-quality finished products on 3rd shift. The Avon plant is located just outside of Des Moines, IA, and produces Betty Crocker baking mixes and food service bakery flour. Key Responsibilities: Support Avon's FSQ programs through various analytical testing, physical auditing, verification and administrative duties. Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation program compliance through daily and monthly verification and audits. Support plant HACCP program implementation through record verification. Partner with operation managers, team leaders and Quality Engineers to support production, decision making, issue management and risk assessment. Manage hold orders and plant sensory program. Provide training in the area of food safety, regulatory, sanitation and quality measurement systems to appropriate plant personnel. Support additional FSRA (Food Safety & Regulatory Assessment) and plant activities as assigned. Be trained as a primary back-up to the flour lab technician responsible for flour quality monitoring and specification compliance. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED 2-year Associate's Degree (or equivalent work experience) Analytical lab experience of 1 to 3 years Bias for action and results Self-motivated Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills, and informed decision making Provides clear and concise communication Ability to develop mutual trust with plant employees and be part of constructive, positive change within a plant environment Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn internal computer programs Willingness and ability to flex work hours as needed and adapt to change job requirements Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field Aequor Inc