FSQA Technician

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting produce as they are received from Vendors and before being shipped to our customers to ensure quality and food safety standards are met. The Quality Control Technician also conducts other checks to ensure compliance with Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the QA program through communication with production personnel.
• Problem solving & trouble shooting of product quality issues.
• Conduct inspections of raw & finished product - product assessments upon receiving and shipping.
• Collect product samples for microbiological testing, retention and Cut specification checks.
• Inspects in-bound produce as they arrive and requests credit from Vendors for any product that does not meet standards.
• Assist in checking and filing paperwork on all loads arriving with refer-unit alarms or temperature issues that receivers identify during the receiving process.
• Monitoring production staff and surroundings for GMP & HACCP compliance
• Data entry, record keeping & completion of QA forms.
• Conducting the start-up of all wash line systems
• Assist in investigating product quality, foreign matter, and food borne illness complaints.
• Conduct cut specifications and prepare KPI reports for specialized customers like Yum! Brands, McDonalds, Costco, etc.
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Freshpoint's Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Any other food safety & quality control related job assigned by Food Safety Program Manager
• Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new quality management tools and software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills., Associate's degree in related discipline or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a produce related environment with the ability to identify produce quality issues or in a food manufacturing environment, * Intermediate or Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must be well organized and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Experience or knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• Valid driver's license may be required for sample delivery in company vehicle.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive - one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together., FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer's field to our customers' kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Life Insurance * Voluntary Optional Insurance * Parental Leave Plan * Company Pension Plan * Group RRSP & TFSA * Employee and Family Assistance * Stock Purchase Plan * Maple Virtual Care * Unlimited on-line learning * Sysco product discounts * Preferred vendor discounts * Associate Resource Groups