Food Safety & Quality Technician

Overview

The Food Safety & Quality Technician role at Scoular focuses on ensuring food safety compliance and quality standards through monitoring, inspections, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct verification/monitoring checks and cGMP audits throughout production to ensure FSQ requirements.
• Perform pre-operational inspections each morning including visual, environmental, and sanitation checks.
• Collect samples and complete microbiological, chemical, and functional parameter tests.
• Assist FSQ Management and Team with continuous improvement and corrective action investigations.

Working Environment

• Work indoors in a cooled, sanitary environment (45°F or below).
• Frequent exposure to loud production equipment and occasional outdoor conditions.
• Occasional work at high, precarious places (e.g., the roof).

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; college degree preferred in a related field.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a related food industry position preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, SQF, or FSMA is preferred.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Skills/Competency

Food Safety & Quality Technician, cGMP, Inspection, Auditing, Testing, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, Communication