QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Location:

Salem, Ohio. Shift: 1st shift (morning).

Salary: $19.00/hour.

• 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 during the sanitation process.
• 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 reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance with company standards and policies, and effectively communicate deviations from standards or processes.
• 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.
• Receive training in Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP, and safety.
• Attend all department and company required trainings.

• Coordinate sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products; conduct sampling as required.
• Conduct sanitation audits and perform pre‑op inspections.
• Implement Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verify that raw materials and finished products meet set 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 result 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 for food safety, quality, and employee safety.
• Follow 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 in English.
• Work authorization: legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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.

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.