QA Technician

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• Posted on November 2, 2026

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Salem Plant
Salem, OH 44460, USA

• On-site
• Quality Assurance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QATEC
  003193

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality Technician.

$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 previous Quality Assurance or other related experience in the Food processing facility preferred.

Additional desired skills and qualifications:

• Knowledge of FDA GMP’s and understanding of HACCP principles
• Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems

Key Accountabilities

• Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures.
• Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.
• Coordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicates with QA 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 QA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are 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.
• Must have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.
• Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.
• Attends all department and company required trainings.

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products. Conduct 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.
• Conduct all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
• Reports to QA management on test results and if any result deviation
• Reports 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, safe work practices.

Required Skills, Knowledge or abilities:

• Knowledge of food safety principles
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
• High level of organizational skills
• Basic math skills
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English

Work Authorization:
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits…