We are looking for Food Safety and Quality Assurance Techs to join our FSQA team on 1st and 2nd shift in Columbus, OH!

The FSQA Technician is responsible for ensuring that product is produced according to internal specifications, monitoring compliance to company policies and procedures, and ensuring that assigned areas are maintained in sanitary conditions at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies
Uphold Birchwood Food Safety and Quality requirements at all times
Handle raw and cooked product
QA documentation is accurate and maintained at all times
Perform lab tests in a high paced, high volume environment, this may include:
Test products for physical characteristics such as dimensions, weight, color, case counts, cook performance, etc.
Pull products for E. coli O157:H7 testing as necessary
Pull samples for in-house or 3rd party testing
Ensure compliance to specifications (legal, customer, and company)
Perform pre-op inspection as necessary.
Communicate OOS (out of specification) results to supervisor, places products on hold as necessary
Check to ensure proper functioning of equipment (X-ray, Metal Detectors, scales)
Perform line stat-up checks as necessary
Perform pre-operational inspection as necessary
Data entry
Lift up to 40 pounds or more
Stand for extended periods at a time
May require squatting, twisting, reaching, or bending
May require use of ladders, platform steps, or ship ladders
May be asked to perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

High level of integrity
Able to work independently and with little supervision
High attention to detail
Works well as part of a team
Able to keep calm in stressful situations
Able to read & write fluently in English
Excellent communication skills
Competent abilities with Microsoft Office Suite
Manufacturing experience preferred (Food or Pharma.)

Birchwood Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, OH 43228 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

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