Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

3 days ago

West Columbia, South Carolina, United States Aspire Bakeries Full time
Job Title: FSQA Technician III

Aspire Bakeries is a leading North American baking company with a strong presence in the specialty frozen baked goods market. Our innovative food portfolio includes a wide range of products, from breads and artisan breads to cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries, all made with the highest quality ingredients and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary:

The FSQA Technician III is a critical role within our organization, responsible for ensuring that all food products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This includes regular audits of food, packaging, and labels to ensure compliance with gold standard guidelines, as well as verification of established procedures to eliminate customer and regulatory complaints.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct regular audits of food, packaging, and labels to ensure compliance with gold standard guidelines.
  • Verify established procedures to eliminate customer and regulatory complaints.
  • Complete line and bakery inspections to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Assist the Bakery Team on internal observation audits and external audits.
  • Report food safety and quality non-conformances and deviations to the FSQA Manager.
  • 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.
  • Conduct sampling, testing, and documentation of the Aspire Bakeries' Integrated Management System (AIMS).
  • Verify 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.
  • 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 verification of the bakeries QAP.
  • Trained in and follow the Critical to Quality Control Points as identified in AIMS 5.0 Quality Flow Diagram.
  • Understanding of the Food Safety Flow Diagram as outlined in AIMS 7.0 HACCP Food Safety and Preventive Control Program.
  • Verification of the Manufacturing and visual aids.
  • Basic training and understanding of SPC and QCP checks recorded in MII.
  • Trained in and verification of AIMS Net Weight Policy and MAV limits.
  • Verification of lot traceability, how packaging and raw ingredients are coded, coding of finished foods, and recipe verification against the manufacturing specification.
  • Verification and understanding of AIMS Document Control and Record Completion Procedures.
  • Verification and understanding of AIMS Programs.
  • Understanding and verification of Cross traffic (Raw to RTE) is controlled.
  • Effective Completion of required AIMS and Alchemy training.
Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or GED is required. Some college science courses or experience in the food industry is preferred.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a food safety position.
  • Certified in HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF or ability to obtain certification within one year.
  • Equipment and food knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
  • Ability to operate scales, metal detection and imaging devices, ovens and other instrumentation and measuring devices.
  • Proficient computer skills including experience with SAP, MS Outlook & Excel.
  • Internal Auditor Training preferred.
Shift:

1st

Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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