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SunOpta

FSQ Specialist (Days)

Midlothian, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Lead the site sensory program. * Review and approve food safety and quality documentation (includes ... The role will be located at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX. * Shift: This role will be a day ...

sunopta

FSQ Specialist (Days)

Midlothian, TX

Lead the site sensory program. * Review and approve food safety and quality documentation (includes ... The role will be located at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX. * Shift: This role will be a day ...

sunopta

FSQ Specialist (Days)

Midlothian, TX

Lead the site sensory program. * Review and approve food safety and quality documentation (includes ... The role will be located at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX. * Shift: This role will be a day ...

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Do workers at SunOpta get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Does SunOpta pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at SunOpta worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do SunOpta workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do SunOpta managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do jobs at SunOpta spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at SunOpta?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Is it stressful to work at SunOpta?

Most people feel stressed out here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta enjoy their jobs?

Most people don’t enjoy their job.
80% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people at SunOpta recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at SunOpta?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get support to advance at SunOpta?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do people think SunOpta’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how SunOpta is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.
What other companies are hiring for Shift Lead jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Sunopta?
What are the most popular categories at Sunopta?
Infographic showing various Shift Lead job openings at Sunopta in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Hybrid job distribution.

FSQ Specialist (Days)

SunOpta

Midlothian, TX • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

SunOpta rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

138th of 437 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About SunOpta
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Job Summary:
The Food Safety & Quality Specialist is responsible for managing organization and maintenance of the QA department documentation, including related data in Microsoft Team's, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel/Word, InterSpec, Intelex, and Oracle. Additionally, this position collaborates with suppliers, co-packers, and customers to ensure that the most current and accurate information is available for the Quality Assurance Manager. T
The FSQ Specialist works in concert with the FSQ Manager to help in FSQ-related issues such as customer complaints, internal quality issues and special projects as directed.
Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Responsible for all data entry related to FSQ processes.
  • Complete new product set-up documents/Specifications.
  • Upload customer compliance documents to respective data portals.
  • Lead the site sensory program.
  • Review and approve food safety and quality documentation (includes COA data) for completeness.
  • Drives improvement to streamline and implement effective data entry and information management processes within the food safety and team as well as the overall FSQ team.
  • Manage all product sample shipments / R&D sample requests to customers as well as 3rd party labs for testing for internal/external requirements.
  • Compile and report food safety and quality monthly KPI's to Corporate FSQ and FSA Manager.
  • Manage HOLD Program ensure compliance to SunOpta's Control of Non-Conforming Policy.
  • Assists in management and collection of documents for certifications (organic, Kosher, etc.).
  • Provides oversight and compliance to Incoming Material COA requirements.
  • Escalates and utilizes the supplier non-conforming database (Intelex) to communicate non-conformances.
  • Works with FSQ Manager and FSQ Supervisor to resolve specific food safety or product quality issues with suppliers and co-packers through product retrieval and shipping support.
  • Takes on advanced roles and responsibilities including special projects as assigned.
  • Investigate customer complaints and drive root cause determination.
  • Leads internal audits of critical to food safety/quality activities in the facility.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • May directly manage elements of the FSQ team at the discretion of the site FSQ Manager and Plant Director.
  • Key role is as the plant quality data collection and integration resource for the site.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in a scientific field and previous experience in Manufacturing.
  • Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree; preferable in a scientific field.
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Prior Food Company FSQ experience/internship.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Comfortable with data maintenance activities and repetitive data entry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Sound administrative and computer skills.
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to articulate verbally and written to all levels of management.
  • Self-directed, assertive, and results driven.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.

Additional Considerations:
  • Location: The role will be located at the SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
  • Shift: This role will be a day shift position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some flexibility may be needed.

Featured Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Family leave
  • Paid maternity leave
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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