Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance within a food manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that raw materials, production processes, and finished products meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing quality systems, food safety programs, inspections, testing, and process monitoring.

• Conduct routine inspections of incoming raw materials, ingredients, work-in-process materials, and finished products.
• Collect product samples and perform quality control testing.
• Evaluate product characteristics such as appearance, texture, taste, and product specifications.
• Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer requirements.

• Monitor production operations to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Verify adherence to~ HACCP programs GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) FDA regulations USDA requirements FSMA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with temperature controls, hygiene practices, and sanitation procedures.

• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify quality concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate non-conformances and quality deviations.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and product quality.

• Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and production records.
• Document quality findings and compliance activities.
• Prepare reports and communicate quality issues to supervisors and management.
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation and recordkeeping.

• Participate in internal quality audits and compliance inspections.
• Assess adherence to company quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in training production employees on food safety and quality procedures.

• Verify testing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all workplace safety procedures, including proper PPE usage.

• Experience Minimum 3+ years of experience in~ Quality Assurance Food Safety Food Manufacturing Production Quality Control Experience conducting inspections, testing, and quality evaluations within a food production environment.

• Knowledge of~ HACCP programs GMP requirements FDA regulations USDA standards FSMA requirements Experience with quality documentation and reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-entry systems.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-60 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise levels that may require hearing protection.
• Ability to use computers and inspection equipment regularly.