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Red River Commodities

QA Manager

Lubbock, TX · On-site

PCQI Certification * HACCP Certification * SQF Practitioner Certification * Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or related certification Physical & Travel Requirements * Ability to work in a ...

Guida's Dairy

Plant Sanitarian

Schulenburg, TX

... PCQI) certification or attainment of PCQI within 6 months of hiring Extensive knowledge of CIP/COP systems and process automation Understanding of appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning ...

pds

Quality Department Manager

Lewisville, TX · On-site

$59K - $60K/yr

SQF Practitioner, PCQI, BRC/GFSI experience, QMS/ERP systems, or bilingual English/Spanish. Why Consider It? Direct hire. Monday-Friday day shift. Leadership visibility. Real ownership. If you're ...

CTI Foods

QA Technician 1st Shift

Saginaw, TX

$17.60/hr

HACCP and PCQI certified preferred * Understanding of GFSI standard preferred * Knowledge of necessary administrative duties to maintain and organize records, reports, or other information * Computer ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for pcqi in Texas is $109,824.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,600.00 and $132,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCQI?

A PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing food safety plans in compliance with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). They ensure that preventive controls are in place to minimize food safety hazards. PCQIs typically review production processes, conduct risk assessments, and oversee corrective actions to maintain compliance. This role is essential in food manufacturing and processing facilities to ensure product safety and regulatory adherence. Many PCQIs receive training through an FDA-recognized course to meet regulatory requirements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a PCQI in a food manufacturing facility?

As a PCQI, your daily responsibilities revolve around overseeing and verifying the implementation of the facility's food safety plan, including conducting hazard analyses, monitoring preventive controls, and reviewing records to ensure compliance with FSMA requirements. You’ll often collaborate with quality assurance, production, and sanitation teams to identify potential risks and develop corrective actions when issues arise. In addition, you may be tasked with conducting internal audits, leading food safety training sessions, and preparing for regulatory inspections. This role is vital for maintaining the safety and quality of food products, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the company meets all legal and customer standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the PCQI position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), you need a strong background in food safety regulations, hazard analysis, and risk-based preventive controls, often demonstrated by completing a standardized PCQI training program. Familiarity with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food safety management systems, and tools like HACCP and internal audit software is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help PCQIs successfully identify risks and lead food safety teams. These skills ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the implementation of robust food safety plans to protect public health.

How to become a preventive controls qualified individual?

A Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) is responsible for developing and implementing food safety plans under the Food Safety Modernization Act. To become a PCQI, individuals typically complete a USDA or FDA-approved training course on preventive controls and may need relevant food safety experience or education, such as a degree in food science or a related field. Certification is often required to demonstrate knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessment, and control measures in food manufacturing environments.

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Quality and Regulatory Affairs Administrative Assistant

Darling Ingredients

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Darling Ingredients rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality & Regulatory Affairs Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating activities that support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. This role involves managing document control, coordinating updates to policies, organizing team events and training.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Acts as a core member of the Quality Assurance and Product Safety Team, coordinating and facilitating team meetings, compliance updates, and off-site training and team activities
  • Tracks, analyzes, and reports on findings from internal, third-party, and regulatory inspections to identify compliance trends and drive corrective actions
  • Administers a comprehensive compliance training program for all animal food and fertilizer facilities, covering CGMPs, quality assurance policies, and other regulatory requirements
  • Administers the company's PCQI program, including managing employee certifications, maintaining qualification records, and ensuring ongoing training requirements are met
  • Partners with facility PCQIs and leadership to review, revise, and implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), ensuring policies reflect the latest regulatory standards and best practices
  • Manages and enhances the document control system (e.g., SharePoint) for all quality and regulatory documentation, ensuring information is current, accessible, and secure
  • Maintains annual training and meeting calendars for the Quality Assurance and Product Safety Team
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates degree
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Successful applicants must be able to complete FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) certification
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in food/feed safety certification programs
  • Experience with learning management systems
  • PCQI Certification
  • General knowledge of rendering processes, animal byproducts, and/or animal food ingredient processes
  • Highly organized; attention to detail; self-motivated
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

  • Occasionally - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
  • Occasionally - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
  • N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
  • N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
  • N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
  • Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

  • Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
  • Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
  • Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
  • Frequently - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
  • Occasionally - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
  • Frequently - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

  • Constantly - Up to 10 pounds
  • Frequently - Up to 25 pounds
  • N/A - Up to 50 pounds
  • N/A - Up to 100 pounds
  • N/A - More than 100 pounds
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