FSQA Technician- Berkeley Culinary Center Berkely, IL, USA Requisition Number 13936 Location Berkely Il Job Description Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician – Help Us Deliver Safe, High-Quality Food Every Day! Are you passionate about food safety, detail-oriented, and ready to be on the front lines of quality assurance? Join our team as an FSQA Technician and play a vital role in ensuring our food products are safe, consistent, and meet all regulatory standards. In this hands-on role, your work will directly impact the quality of the meals we deliver every day. What You’ll Do: Support the FSQA team in daily food safety and quality operations, including: + Perform routine food safety inspections and GMP audits throughout the facility + Conduct allergen tests, Listeria testing, and raw material sampling + Verify product weight and temperature on the production line + Assist with monthly inspections for glass, brittle plastic, and sanitation standards + Calibrate instruments and ensure proper functioning of quality testing equipment + Collect retained samples and maintain sample logs + Translate policies and procedures for team understanding + File, organize, and maintain FSQA documentation and records + Support training efforts on GMPs, food safety, and hygiene practices What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certifications + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field preferred + HACCP and ServSafe certifications (or willingness to obtain) Experience & Skills + Experience working in food safety, QA/QC, or food production preferred + Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations (FDA/USDA) + Basic lab experience and knowledge of food safety testing methods + Comfortable using computers and electronic record-keeping systems + Strong communication skills; Spanish language skills a plus + Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable + Team player with a strong sense of urgency and accountability Why Join Us? + Competitive hourly pay + Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision + 401(k) with company match + Paid Time Off + Hands-on experience in a mission-driven company + Opportunity to grow in the field of food safety and quality assurance About Us: At Whitsons, we believe food is more than just nutrition—it’s about care, connection, and trust. As an FSQA Technician, you’ll be part of the team that ensures every meal we produce lives up to our standards for safety and quality. Your attention to detail helps us protect our customers and live out our mission. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful—Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Payrate $16-$18 hour- based on experience Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education : + Bachelor’s degree, in food or related sciences. Certifications : + HACCP certification + Serv S afe certification + Food Safety Computer Skills : + Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies : + E xperience as a QA technician, preferably in a USDA inspected facility preferred + Must be able to speak, read and write English. + Experience with enforcing a HACCP Program + Experience in training and mentoring Team members + Experience with basic lab procedure + Good verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of Spanish + Must be Organized and attentive to details + Must be Self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency and a bias for action + Must be flexible in challenging and complex work environment while firmly maintaining compliance and upholding standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to: + Sit, walk, talk , and hear + Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. + Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. + Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, or travel to multiple work sites . WORK ENVIRONMENT: + The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas + Standing most of the workday is required . + Work requires movement in and out of storerooms , near heavy machinery and freezers + Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. + The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Work Schedule 5am- 1:30pm Supervisor Michael P Sacco Salary Target 16.00 -18.00hr