QA Tech - Canton

The Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech (FSQA Tech)

Performs a wide variety of quality control testing. This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing and processing activities to assure that products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.

• Available to work 2nd Shift.
• Two‑year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years previous Quality Assurance or related experience in the food processing facility preferred.

• Knowledge of FDA GMPs and understanding of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems.

• Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per FSQA manual and procedures.
• Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.
• Performs environmental testing using sterile technique.
• Coordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicates with FSQA management, Production and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations made during the sanitation process.
• Assists the line technicians as required.
• Assists in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepares production line FSQA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidates FSQA audit reports.
• Provides independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance with company standards and policies, and effectively communicates when there are deviations from standards or processes.
• Assists in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintains accurate and organized records of FSQA activities and USDA pre‑shipment records.
• Ensures proper documentation of company and customer specifications.
• Employee shall also be trained in Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.
• Attends all department and company required trainings.

• Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products; conducts sampling as required.
• Conducts sanitation audits and performs pre‑op inspection.
• Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.
• Conducts all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
• Reports to FSQA management on test results and any deviations.
• Reports all safety, quality issues and deviations to management.
• Complies with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety and safe work practices.

• Knowledge of food safety principles.
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills; fluent reading and writing skills in English.

• Starting rate is $17.50/hr.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business. Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401(k) with company match and more.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is ingrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and…