FSQ Technician 1

Position Title: FSQ Technician 1

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:42364

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 helps ensure finished products meet all food safety quality and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The FSQ Technician works closely with the Quality Team and production partners to identify resolve and prevent quality issues.

Shift: This role follows anovernight rotation consisting of 2 4 consecutive scheduled nights followed by days off (24 days off) between work periods repeating each month.

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 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 GLP.

• Perform sample collection plating reading swabbing calibration and testing per QMS and Internal Control Plan requirements.

• Place on hold 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 etc.).

• Support investigations related to holds consumer complaints and improvement projects; help identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Support execution of GMPs housekeeping hygiene and safety standards throughout the plant.

• Calibrate laboratory equipment and support sample shipment and PTO 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 (internship experience considered).

• Basic understanding of food safety HACCP principles and food regulatory requirements.

• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques data recording and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Strong attention to detail initiative and ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing 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 preferred.

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 quality floor and lab support and contributes directly to maintaining McCains food safety and quality standards.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain we live our leadership principles every day:

• Understanding customer needs

• Driving innovation

• Empowering people

• Taking ownership to deliver results

The McCain experience.

At McCain we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to grow learn and make a difference. We value teamwork continuous improvement and personal development while supporting an environment where safety quality and respect come first. McCain provides opportunities for career growth and a workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Compensation Package:$ - $ Starting at 21.18 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 the Collective Agreement country provincial and state governing plans 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.