FSQA Assistant (DH/TS)

  • Forest Park
  • Accurate Personnel
*FSQA Assistant (Food Safety/Quality Assurance)*

*Location:* Forest Park, IL

*Position Type:* Full-Time

*Salary:* $50,000 to $65,000 per year

*Benefits:* Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision

*Why Work Here? *
We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including 401k match and medical insurance. Come grow with us!

*Job Description:*
We are seeking an FSQA Assistant (Food Safety/Quality Assurance) to join our team. The FSQA Assistant will play a pivotal role in assisting and executing the site quality strategy, ensuring the plant maintains its position as a leader in food safety operations. This role involves daily quality management, monitoring, production release, and support during regulatory and customer visits. The FSQA Assistant will oversee compliance with production quality standards, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

*Responsibilities:*
* Support the FSQA Manager/SQF Practitioner
* Implement, review, and maintain the SQF System
* Manage quality and regulatory systems for compliance and efficiency
* Assist in personnel training and integration of training programs
* Ensure compliance with Customer and USDA regulations
* Contribute to Food Safety Culture Program and Food Security and Safety initiatives
* Participate in Management Reviews and SQF Updates
* Provide guidance on quality compliance standards
* Coordinate internal and external audits and handle customer complaints
* Manage CAPA, Traceability, Product, and Equipment Hold Programs
* Oversee document management and retention programs
* Maintain site-wide training documentation
* Manage Vendor Management Files
* Generate and maintain quality system metrics
* Assist in authoring, reviewing, and approving SOPs, Investigations, and other relevant documents
* Supervise training of Service Providers and Contractors
* Perform other duties as assigned

*Requirements:*
* 5+ years' experience in quality assurance and/or food regulatory knowledge
* Knowledge of GMP/USDA/FDA/SQF regulations
* Progressive roles within quality organizations with a history of success
* Strong communication and team-building skills
* Analytical and critical thinking abilities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to work both in an office environment and on the production floor
* Willingness to travel to Madison, WI location twice a month
* Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*Equal Opportunity:*
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person



Ability to Relocate:
* Forest Park, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person