Quality Assurance Technician

Role

Responsible for monitoring employee GMP compliance and product quality specification compliance of the raw materials, intermediate products and finished products. This position involves 90% on‑floor inspection and 10% reporting.

Schedule:

Day Shift

• Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP program and recommend corrective actions for deviations
• Responsible for pre‑operational inspections, perform equipment sanitation verification and maintain environmental sanitation records
• Monitor and identify any product, processes or equipment that are not within acceptable tolerances and respond with immediate corrective action
• Monitoring inbound and outbound product quality
• Assist in facility (interior and exterior) GMP inspections
• Verify label compliance and packaging tare weights
• Monitor CCPs and record results
• Initiate and enforce ingredient, packaging or product QC holds when needed
• Monitor temperature and chemical concentration of sanitation systems
• Maintain ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and third‑party audit requirements
• Participate in preparation for third‑party and internal audits
• Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve facility QA practices and procedures
• Perform data entry and data analysis tasks
• Help in collecting samples for shelf life and other special projects
• Help in collecting data and reporting
• Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality
• Assist in the implementation of changes that advance QA systems and/or programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

• Possession of a high school diploma; experience in similar quality control roles is preferred
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Good understanding of QA systems
• Basic knowledge in HACCP, SFCR and GFSI
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, keen and quick learner
• Experience in a food processing facility is an asset
• Positive attitude and professional approach with a willingness to learn and improve
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and get things done with minimal supervision

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skill set of the candidate.