Quality Assurance Technician, 1st shift

Position Overview

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our food products. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, tests, and audits throughout the production process to uphold our standards of excellence.

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of inspection and testing activities, including test results, deviations, and corrective actions taken.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Monitor critical control points and production parameters to identify and address deviations from established standards.
• Collaborate with production personnel to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Verify that equipment, facilities, and personnel adhere to sanitation standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Report any sanitation issues or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in audits and maintenance of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans.
• Participate in HACCP meetings and help identify potential hazards and control measures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in quality-related projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review best practices and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Provide training to production personnel on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.
• Work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; additional vocational training or certification in food production or manufacturing is a plus.
• Previous experience working in food manufacturing or a similar production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (FSA, USDA) and quality assurance practices (GMPs).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required in the production process.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work involves daily and frequent exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness, poor lighting, noise, vibration, and seasonal weather elements such as extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity. The position requires the ability to stand, walk around office, warehouse, and plant, lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds, use fine dexterity, and reach, kneel, crawl, and twist on a daily basis.

We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401k matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, and paid time off.

C.H. Guenther & Son is an AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer and a growing, privately owned corporation that is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process, which includes a drug screen and a review of criminal background and other records as required. In addition, for more information regarding E-verify, see the company website.