Food Safety and Quality Assurance Inspector Ideal Nutrition - 3.9 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $24 - $26 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Food production Teamwork Equipment calibration Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Food processing plant experience ERP systems Contamination control Equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Food allergen management Manufacturing facility experience Organizational skills Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Hazard analysis Safety standard operating procedures Associate's degree Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Manufacturing company experience Cleaning and sanitation quality assurance FDA regulations Time management Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Full Job Description

ABOUT US

Ideal Nutrition is a healthy food distribution company located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Florida. The Ideal Nutrition team is committed to helping you lead a happier, healthier, and more rewarding life. The company is growing at a rapid pace and new opportunities are emerging many times throughout the year. As an Ideal Nutrition professional, we want to invite you to join a culture of professionalism, hard work, a healthy lifestyle, and self-development. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance plans, 401(k) plan, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. Open your future to incredible career potential, and work for an industry leader who invests in their people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive FSQA Inspector to join our team at Ideal Nutrition, a growing meal delivery company specializing in ready-to-eat meals. The FSQA Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring that all food safety and quality standards are met or exceeded, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining our commitment to delivering safe high-quality products to our customers. We offer opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing fast-paced operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor production processes to verify adherence to food safety protocols, including HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, and sanitation procedures. Perform pre-operational and operational inspection of equipment as described in the SSOP program. Perform environmental monitoring swabbing for ATP, TVC, TCC, and Listeria. Perform temperature monitoring checks of WIP and finished products, to include both cooking and cooling stages of operations. Perform finished product sensory evaluation checks. Conduct verification checks for metal detection, net weights, labels, and lot codes. Inspect & appropriately isolate non-conforming products during all stages of the operation and work with FSQA Manager to determine corrective actions Conduct routine inspections and audits of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Maintain accurate and detailed records of food safety checks, quality checks, audits, and compliance activities. Monitor ingredient storage in coolers and the warehouse to verify the presence of labeling and lot codes, and to prevent allergen cross-contamination. Conduct pre-shipment review of all operations in area of responsibility. Verify compliance with all standard operating procedures within the food safety and quality realm. Collect data for validation studies.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledgeable in the following Food Safety concepts.

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP).
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Environmental Sampling/Swabbing.
• Other pre-requisite programs (i.e. Allergen, Foreign Material, Food Defense).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (i.

e. Retail Food Code, FDA, USDA, FSMA). Basic understanding of equipment calibration and troubleshooting measurement tools. Experience with digital systems for traceability or paper-based logs, including quality management systems (QMS) or ERP software.

SOFT SKILLS

Attention to detail Problem-solving Communication Teamwork Time Management Adaptability

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (or higher) in microbiology, food science, animal science, or related field desired. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate across all organization levels within the company. Solid organizational skills & ability to prioritize tasks. Strong knowledge of utilizing online software and tablets to collect data. Expert in English language and communication, both written and spoken. Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred. HACCP Certification or PCQI Certification required. Food protection manager certification highly preferred. Minimum 2 years in USDA food manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment while performing job. Must be able to work in hot or cold wet environments. Must be able to constantly stand, stoop, walk, bend, push or pull for duration of shift, which may last up to 10 hours. Must have the visual acuity to perform possible pre-op duties and/or read paperwork and labels.

HOURLY PAY - RATE

Starting at $24 an hour, based on experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you HACCP or PCQI certified?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

USDA Food Manufacturing Environment:

2 years (Required)

Location:

West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (Required)

Work Location:

In person