FGF Brands · 7 hours ago
Quality Technician
FGF Brands is a leading North American bakery company focused on key bakery categories. The Quality Assurance Technician monitors and ensures food safety practices, supports compliance with quality programs, and investigates product quality issues.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Notify management of observed needs on the production floor relating to quality or food safety
Support compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and governance under the FGF quality Manual and the food safety and quality programs
Investigate and analyze product or raw material quality problems and develop, recommend, and implement corrective measures as necessary
Fry off samples and evaluate results
Audit sample data taken for use in the implementation of the plant’s IPM (Integrated Process Management) System
Identify process problems through the use of statistical analysis
Suggest and implement corrective measures to improve the manufacturing processes
Record and communicate results through reports, meetings, and voicemail as required
Monitor incoming raw materials to ensure materials meet our specifications
Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HAACP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives
Support activities of other departments such as Production, Dry Warehouse, and Sanitation through auditing
Communicate with other departments to ensure that substandard product is identified
Ensure that substandard product is not packed and/or shipped and that it is disposed of as waste, rework or thrift inventory
Assist in the development of standards and procedures for new and existing products
Lead and contribute to the efforts of Continuous Improvement Teams
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
2-year degree in laboratory / food science, or equivalent prior experience in food quality assurance
Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals, and laboratory skills
Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and food safety compliance
Solid computer proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Powerpoint are essential
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Ability to function and contribute in a team environment
Saturday Work required (most weekends)
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Ability to visually inspect product and facility
Preferred
AIB or other food industry training is a plus
Benefits
Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
401k matching program
Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Tuition reimbursement
Company
FGF Brands
FGF Brands is a food production company that helps bakery, coffee houses, restaurants and grocery retailers with foodservice solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-02-11
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