Georgia QA Technician

Description

Who We Are 

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is a leader in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. Following the recent acquisition of five state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S., we deliver to customers throughout the United States and Canada every day.

For more than 40 years, we have improved production and safety processes, built strong partnerships, and created new possibilities for customers ranging from restaurants and supermarket prepared food teams to convenience store chains and more. At F&S, we fuel families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning everyday meals into memorable moments. By combining advanced technology, trusted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh food from farm to family.

We are not just about food; we are about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,400 full-time employees strengthens our culture by living our values every day. If you are ready to join a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, we invite you to be part of our next chapter of growth. Together, we are planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(K) including company match!

• Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance

What’s The Role 

Assure that customer specifications are achieved, and the facility/Plant meets local, state, and federal food safety and health regulations. 

Requirements

What You’ll Own 

• Partners with operations management team to ensure food safety best practices and processes. Ensures regulatory food safety compliance.
• Verifies the daily production plan, and any immediate needs to be addressed. May conduct pre-operation and other inspections, may reject materials or products, completes environmental swabbing and quality testing.
• Maintain documentation in support of fresh food specification requirements.
• Conduct and facilitate internal and external quality audits, documenting findings and next steps.
• Work with receivers to verify the documentation of temperature and inspection of delivery trucks (Assure accurate completion of Receiving logs). Ensure FIFO is followed, proper allergen segregation.
• Use the PPRO app to do receiving inspections, as well as setting up the app and check reports in PPRO.
• Complete established USDA swabbing and shelf-life tests of product samples as required. Calibrate test equipment-Scales and Thermometers. Ensure the thermometer calibration logs are complete.
• Collect samples, fill out order sheets, pack and ship samples to the lab, as required
• Maintain and organize Food Safety and Quality Assurance daily records. Maintain and monitor inventory product retains and spot-check department documentation for      accuracy and compliance. 
• Monitor / evaluate cleanliness and 5S standards.
• Document downtime related problems and corrective actions taken when associated with a QA hold or action that interrupts production.
• Perform all quality checks and preventive critical control points (CCP) monitoring (temperature logs, sanitation, labeling checks, net weight, package integrity, and package integrity checks)
• Collaborates and makes recommendations on food safety and quality decisions regarding ingredients, raw product, in-process product and finished product conformance.
• Prevents and helps with researching information for management to respond (corrective action/preventive action) and follow up to Government (Federal – USDA / FDA /etc., State, County and City) inquiries.
• Review documents and verify plant recipes/ specifications, labeling, etc.
• Support internal and external food quality/safety audits & report and track corrective actions. Print traceability forms from the QMS.
• May track the quantity of swabs, test strips, chemicals, and other supplies for the QA dept.
• May spend time reviewing market research, trends, and collaborate on projects.
• Escalates difficult matters to the QA Supervisor or QA Manager as necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed 

What You Bring 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College level education or related degree helpful
• Experience working in a chilled food environment
• Prior HACCP certification, Food Handler, and other certification desirable
• Excellent communicator, verbally and in writing
• Proficient use of MS Office software and a working knowledge of common applications used
• Experience using Supplier Database, or Product Life Cycle Management software; Produce Pro

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES.  

• Knowledge of common start-up processes in a USDA factory and Good Manufacturing Procedures
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter who will be responsible for common routines.
• Ability to analyze data using spreadsheets, formulas, statistical tools, etc.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented person

F&S is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at every level of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.