Job Summary: <p>A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Quality Assurance Technician</strong> to join its quality team. This position will play an important role in maintaining product quality and food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Quality Assurance Technician will conduct raw material and finished product testing, support food safety programs, assist with audits and certifications, investigate quality issues, and work closely with Operations, Product Development, suppliers, and other internal teams.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a hands on opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and wants to have a direct impact on product quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.</p>

Reports to: QA Inventory Manager
Shift: 3rd 10pm-630am

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and food safety processes.

• Serve as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) in support of the company's food safety program.

• Conduct testing and evaluations of raw materials and finished products.

• Ensure products meet established quality, functionality, reliability, and food safety specifications.

• Communicate quality standards and requirements across QA, Product Development, Operations, and other departments.

• Identify and investigate recurring quality issues, defects, and process problems.

• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.

• Track and maintain Corrective Action and Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) logs.

• Monitor products and processes to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met.

• Support compliance with federal, state, local, and industry food safety regulations.

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.

• Support the maintenance of certifications such as SQF, Kosher, Organic, and Non GMO.

• Establish quality requirements for raw materials and assist with supplier qualification and audits.

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute quality reports and data.

• Assist with employee training related to food quality and food safety.

• Maintain the product sample retain area and conduct shelf life studies.

• Perform calibration of thermometers and other critical equipment.

• Provide quality support to Operations through sample testing and product evaluations.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing processes.

• Promptly communicate actual or potential food safety concerns to management.

• Follow all company safety, food safety, and regulatory policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred.

• High school diploma required.

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems.

• Experience with quality testing, audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis preferred.

• PCQI experience or certification preferred.

• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, GMP, Organic, Kosher, and Non GMO standards is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Production, Product Development, suppliers, and other internal teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday.

• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated areas.

• Ability to work in wet floor environments.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.

• Ability to work safely in a food manufacturing environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing food manufacturing organization.

• Hands on role with significant exposure to quality and food safety operations.

• Opportunity to work across Quality, Production, Operations, and Product Development.

• Play a key role in maintaining food safety and product quality standards.

• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.