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Job Title: FSQ Technician Job Description Join our team as an FSQ Technician where you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, supporting, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality requirements daily. Lead by example in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and work cohesively as a team to drive improvements in food safety and quality. Be willing to step out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges and learn new skills. Responsibilities

• Ensure both food safety and quality of products and processes regularly.
• Perform physical inspections and analytical testing for food safety and quality, including color, pH, seal integrity, temperature, date code, X-ray monitoring, weight checks, label accuracy, allergen checks, and cleanliness.
• Document all food safety and quality checks as required.
• Ensure stakeholders follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), good housekeeping, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform hold and release of products after thorough review and assessment for food safety and quality, following hold and release procedures.
• Provide feedback and guidance for corrective actions when non-conformance issues are found.
• Perform pre-operation inspection of line equipment and processing environment at the start of shifts or during line changeovers.
• Conduct environment testing such as ATP and allergen tests.
• Collect retain samples from the production line and perform product evaluation at the end of product shelf life.
• Perform proper calibration of laboratory equipment by set frequency and recordkeeping.
• Take appropriate actions to correct deviations or notify FSQ manager.
• Act as key monitor for reinforcing GMPs throughout plant and warehouse facilities.
• Perform direct GMP observations of facility and processing conditions, addressing any discrepancies with the appropriate department and following up for corrective actions.
• Reinforce GMPs during operation hours and lead by example.
• Perform GMP inspections of areas within the facility, communicating findings and actions taken to address GMP issues.
• Reinforce policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, third-party audit requirements, and internal standards.
• Actively support preparation for all 3rd party audits and customer audits.
• Follow documented protocols and audit food safety and quality records documented by operators.
• Seek ways to improve internal processes, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Maintain laboratory and work areas organized.
• Identify opportunities to improve current methods and processes, making recommendations to the FSQ Manager.
• Demonstrate adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
• Seek to develop technical knowledge through learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, acting as backup for FSQ lead and team members in their absence.
• Assist in new hire and refresher trainings for food safety- and quality-related topics.
• Assist in mock-recalls and mock-product withdrawal sessions.
• Assist the FSQ Department in continuous improvement efforts and follow up on corrective action implementation.
• Keep FSQ Manager informed about problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special in-plant or lab projects as directed.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge in food science and GMP.
• Experience in quality assurance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with hands and arms.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment and instruments.

Work Environment The position requires flexibility in shift hours, with a 9pm start time, and may include covering weekend shifts as needed. Scheduled work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturdays dependent on production needs. Work conditions vary, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in processing departments. There is exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment, as well as electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards. The noise level is high and constant, with damp and slick floors. Physical requirements include frequent standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing. The role demands the ability to bend, stoop, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Close visual acuity is required to view computer terminals, analyze reports, manage data, and detail. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Union City, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Union City,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.