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FSQ Technician 1

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Easton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: FSQ Technician 1

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:42456

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The FSQ Technician plays a critical role in supporting Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) operations by performing quality checks laboratory testing and documentation review throughout the production process. This role ensures finished products meet all food safety quality and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous improvement within the plant. The FSQ Technician collaborates closely with Quality and production teams to identify resolve and prevent quality issues.
What youll be doing.
  • Perform daily floor quality checks including in-process inspections grading sheets and finished product evaluations
  • Release or place finished goods on hold based on established quality and food safety criteria
  • Verify finished goods documentation to ensure positive release requirements are met
  • Conduct laboratory analyses using microbiological chemical physical and sensory testing methods in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Perform sample collection plating swabbing calibration and testing per QMS and Internal Control Plan requirements
  • Identify and report out-of-specification materials; support investigations and corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate quality food safety and laboratory records (HACCP SSOP net contents sensory holds corrective actions)
  • Support investigations related to holds consumer complaints and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Uphold GMPs housekeeping hygiene and safety standards across the plant
  • Calibrate laboratory equipment and support sample shipment and team coverage as needed
What youll need to be successful.
  • Associates degree in Food Science Microbiology Chemistry or a related field required
  • One year of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in the food industry preferred (internships considered)
  • Basic understanding of food safety HACCP principles and regulatory requirements
  • Working knowledge of laboratory techniques data recording and GLP standards
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound mathematical and basic food science/statistics skills with the ability to interpret data
  • Familiarity with manufacturing operations and quality systems
  • Proficiency in SAP is considered an asset
About the team.
The FSQ Technician is part of the on-site Quality Team working closely with FSQ leadership production sanitation and operations partners. This role provides hands-on support across both the production floor and laboratory contributing directly to maintaining McCains high food safety and quality standards.
About McCain.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package:$ - $ Starting at 22.45 USD hourly Bonus eligibility Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and -being programs include vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information isbeing handled here.

Job Family:Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Easton

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.


Required Experience:

IC


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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