International Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician na Inspirebrands
Inspirebrands · Boston, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Professional
- Escritório em Boston
This position supports FSQA Managers and Technologists with the discharge of their responsibilities, primarily routine administrative support, data collection, supplier and product quality, and quality/food safety systems evaluations.
This position sits onsite in our Boston (Canton, MA) Support Center 4 days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect, input and manage data within quality management data systems such as supplier records and related documentation.
- Organize and classify documents/records and quality data for ingredients, products, and components within quality management systems/document control software.
- Request, create/edit specification documents and other product data (new and updates, version management, etc.) and assist in reviews, tracking/maintenance of plant production data, assessment results and similar, and ensuring compliance.
- Assist with maintenance and upkeep of resource guides/procedures and document templates, to include updates and maintenance of product photo standards, processing guides, and related standards.
- Assist with product samples, ingredient reviews, sensory evaluations (ice cream, donuts and other food items, coffee and beverage) including requesting, receiving/shipping, storing and testing/preparing product samples and related ingredients for evaluations/reviews.
- Conduct, document and report such routine quality evaluations in accordance with requirements and procedures.
- Provide support of testing (in-house and/or with third party labs) of product samples for complaint investigations, compliance, shelf life or other performance-type analyses, and related reporting/communication and organization/documentation of results.
- Maintain internal lab facilities/services, samples, and supplies in an orderly fashion.
- Assist QA Managers and Technologists in any other routine or non-routine tasks and/or project work, supplier audits and production qualification as may be required from time to time.
- Other Duties as assigned.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Associate's degree or higher in Food Science or related field
- Preferred 4-Year degree in Food Science or related field
- Preferred 1+ years experience preferred in food manufacturing, production, research and development, quality assurance, or related food industry role.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
- Global Mindset
- General Knowledge of Quality and/or Food Safety principles and Management Systems relative to all Food Categories
- General knowledge and practical application of Quality Assurance & standard food analytical techniques
- Basic computer competency with functional skills in basic use of MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Word or similar
- Able to conduct basic research of quality/regulatory/laboratory testing topics, provide recommendations and reporting of findings.
- Should have good analytical skills, work independently with minimal direction, collaborate well in cross-functional team settings, high quality written, and verbal communication required
- Other Demonstrable Competencies:
- Organization
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Drive for results
- High attention to detail
DIRECT REPORTS
- This position has 0 direct reports
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Candidatar-se agora