FSQA Technician at Sysco

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Meat Processing, Seafood ProcessingIndustries

Requirements

  • Formal job training in TQM principles, SPC, HACCP concepts, CFIA/FDA regulations (beneficial)
  • Formal quality and sensory analysis training (helpful)
  • One to 3 years of meat and/or seafood industry experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (raw meat or seafood industry experience accepted instead of combined experience)
  • Ability to write reports, basic business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts
  • Ability to interpret basic technical instructions
  • Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment, and office communication equipment
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Physical demands: Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; corrected vision required for sensory analysis
  • Work environment tolerances: Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; occasionally works near mechanical parts, in high/precarious places, wet/humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of radiation; noise level usually moderate

Responsibilities

  • Monitor FSQA programs including HACCP Program, sanitation standard operating procedures, pest control, good manufacturing practices, approved supplier program, foreign material control, plant sanitation, chemical control, product quality assurance, FSQA Customer complaints, food defense, and security
  • Assist in employee training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures
  • Assist in implementation of Independent FSQA Audit Program – SQF Audits
  • Assist when necessary for product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members
  • Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergencies the plant President or GM determines are paramount to the business
  • Frequently interact with SSMC/SSSC Personnel, Operations, Sales, Transportation, Maintenance, Sysco Operating Companies, and supplier/customer personnel at the line level

Skills

HACCP
SQF Audits
GMP
TQM
SPC
FDA Regulations
Pest Control
Sanitation SOPs
Food Defense
Quality Assurance
Sensory Analysis

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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