FSQA Technician

Universal Pure is North America’s largest HPP provider, helping food and beverage brands deliver safer, fresher, longer-lasting products. As FSQA Technician at our Lincoln facility, you protect consumers and customer brands every shift by verifying processes, catching issues early, and keeping our cold-chain operations audit-ready.

• Complete pre-operational and in-process inspections plus microbiological sampling on every production run so 100% of lots meet USDA, FDA, and customer specifications.
• Document deviations and hold product within 30 minutes; partner with production to close root-cause actions before the next shift.
• Verify HPP cycle parameters, hold times, and sanitation records for each vessel load, preventing any unreleased product from shipping.
• Train and coach associates on GMPs and allergen controls, driving zero critical non-conformances on internal and third-party audits.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and communicate status to USDA, QA, and operations so every customer order leaves on time and in spec.

You report to the FSQA Supervisor and work alongside production leads, USDA inspectors, and a growing QA team across eight U.S. sites. You’ll use standard lab and handheld tools in a 35°ree;F wet production environment. Allergen-containing products are processed on site.

• High-school diploma/GED and 1+ year food-manufacturing QA or sanitation experience (HPP or USDA-inspected preferred).
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and basic microbiology sampling.
• Ability to stand 8–12 hours, lift 35 lbs repeatedly, and work in 35°ree;F wet conditions.
• Clear written and verbal English communication plus proven attendance and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to cover multiple shifts and support changeovers with production and USDA.

• Direct impact on consumer safety for leading juice, deli, pet-food, and clean-label brands.
• Join the industry leader in HPP while we expand cold-chain services nationwide.
• Hands-on technical work with real-time influence on daily production decisions.
• Stable, growing company with clear paths into Supervisor and multi-site QA roles.

Ready to keep America’s food safer? Apply today and help us deliver freshness without compromise.