FSQA Technician

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The FSQA Technician is a contributing member of the team-oriented FSQA process, including responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing and completing required documentation to meet our Integrated Management System Program (AIMS) requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of the Food Safety and Quality Objectives and Global Food Safety and Quality Policy.
• Understanding and identification of non-conforming raw materials, semi-finished and finished foods.
• Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to FSQA Manager. Placing food on hold physically and in SAP for further evaluation.
• Communicate any human, food or equipment safety concerns to Supervision immediately.
•  Support the Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls Food Safety Team in the participation of an effective Food Safety plan focused on the elimination of biological, chemical, physical and economically motivated hazards from our foods
• Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation of the Integrated Management System (AIMS), including procedures and records: swabs, tailing checks; flour slick test
• Understanding and verification of 21 CFR 117 Subpart B Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Prerequisite and Preventive Control Programs and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
•  Participate in Pre-operational inspections with a cross-functional team. Physical bakery inspections, such as GMP and Hygiene, Food Safety, Foreign material, Glass and Hard Plastics, etc.
• Complete sensory, physical, and packaging evaluations on finished food and report the results to bakery management
• Verify finished food case labels are accurate.
• Basic understanding and verifying of the bakeries QAP. Quality Control Points are being monitored at the prescribed frequency, with the correct method, and documented standard as outline din the QAP or quality procedure.
• Verification of the Manufacturing and visual aids.
• Basic training and understanding of SPC and QCP checks recorded in MII, including the quality dashboard for those Bakery locations using MII.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. Some college science courses or experience in the food industry is preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience in a food manufacturing enviroment.
• Proficient computer skills including experience MS Outlook & Excel
• Good communication, writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with SAP

Shift: 1st

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.