Quality Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Specialist to join our fast-paced food manufacturing team.

In this role, you will lead by example to ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, and food safety protocols. Working directly on the shop floor, you will assist and coach line operators, conduct critical verifications, perform audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain system integrity and product excellence.

• Lead by example in complying with all required GMP, quality, and food safety standards.
• Escalate quality or food safety findings, incidents, or out-of-specification results to line and quality management.
• Assist, coach, and train line operators in attaining quality standards, verifying key checks through direct observation across all shifts.
• Support the Quality Supervisor with system oversight in hygiene, operational quality, and compliance (e.g., Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Foreign Objects, Glass/Brittle programs, Raw Material/Finished Product releases).
• Perform pre-requisite program audits, follow up on Corrective Actions (CA), and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Conduct CIP (Clean-in-Place) line inspections, including visual verifications, micro swabs, and ATP swabs after sanitation activities.
• Audit assigned systems, identify and close operational gaps, and report system integrity to the supervisor on a quarterly basis.
• Participate on the food safety team and contribute to measurable outcomes such as CPMU reduction, reduction of hold pallets, and incident prevention.

• Specialized Quality Program Knowledge:
  Familiarity with Allergen Management, Environmental Monitoring, Foreign Objects, and Glass/Brittle programs.
• Product Hold & Release Management:
  Experience reviewing raw material and finished product releases, holds, and rework/reprocessing documentation.
• Sensory & Lab Studies:
  Background in sensory evaluation programs or micro correlation studies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Experience participating on formal food safety teams and driving initiatives that reduce waste or CPMU.

• 1-4 years

• High School

• GMP & Compliance Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience leading and upholding Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety requirements.
• Line Auditing & Inspection:
  Skilled in visual line inspections, CIP verification, micro swabs, and ATP swabbing.
• Communication &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Proven ability to coach, train, and guide line operators to consistently achieve quality standards.
• Documentation & Audit Management:
  Strong tracking and reporting abilities for pre-requisite program audits, corrective actions, and document control.
• Problem Escalation & Resolution:
  Ability to recognize out-of-specification results and promptly escalation issues to management.

Working hours:

5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

• Competitive Salary:
  Base pay range of $62,500 $ 68,290 per year (salary exempt).
• Hands‑On Dynamic Role:
  Direct, active engagement on the production floor where your work visibly impacts product quality every day.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities to lead key quality/food safety systems and collaborate closely with quality leadership.
• Inclusive Work Culture: A team‑oriented work environment grounded in continuous improvement, transparency, and mutual respect.

Equal Opportunity

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Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

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Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).