Quality Assurance Tech; FSQA Tech

Fresh Mark in Massillon, Ohio, is hiring a Quality Technician.

• Two‑year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of previous Quality Assurance or related experience in a food processing facility preferred.

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

• Perform physical, analytical, and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, per QA manual and procedures.
• Perform process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions.
• Perform environmental testing using sterile technique.
• Coordinate with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicate with QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations.
• Assist line technicians as required.
• Assist in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepare production line QA stations and calibrate equipment for processing as needed.
• Generate departmental and consolidated QA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicate deviations.
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes, and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre‑shipment records.
• Understand company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.
• Undergo training on Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP, and Safety.
• Attend all department and company required trainings.

• Coordinate sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct sanitation audits and pre‑op inspections.
• Implement Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verify that raw materials and finished products meet specifications.
• Conduct all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
• Report to QA management on test results and any deviations.
• Report all safety, quality issues and deviations to management.
• Comply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices 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 in English.

• Sponsorship:
  Not available for this position.

Starting rate is $17.50 per hour. Benefits include paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401 K with company match, and more.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status. Fresh Mark is a drug‑free workplace.