QA & SQF Practitioner

Job Description Job Title: QA & SQF Practitioner Location: Fullerton, CA (On-site) Reporting to: Regional Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager At Raise, we are partnering with a valued client in the Food & Beverage industry that is continuing to experience strong growth and market expansion. As an established industry leader, our client is expanding their team to support increasing business demands and exciting new initiatives. This presents an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with growing teams, and play a key role in the company’s continued success. Our client is deeply committed to investing in their people and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Joining their team means becoming part of a workplace that encourages innovation, professional development, and meaningful career progression. About the Role Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA & SQF Practitioner to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and maintaining our food safety and quality programs in compliance with SQF standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The QA & SQF Practitioner will serve as the primary point of contact for all food safety initiatives, audits, and certifications, ensuring product integrity and supporting operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the SQF Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. Serve as the designated SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with SQF Code requirements. Lead preparation, coordination, and follow-up for internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, and third-party). Conduct routine facility inspections, GMP audits, and verification of sanitation and allergen controls. Develop, update, and implement food safety policies, SOPs, and training programs. Investigate and document customer complaints, deviations, and corrective actions. Partner with Production, R&D, and Procurement to ensure quality and food safety throughout the supply chain and provide support. Oversee environmental monitoring, sanitation, HACCP verification, and product testing programs. Stay up to date with new laws, regulatory requirements, customer requirements, and new food technologies. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety and quality. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted. Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in QA or food safety, preferably in food manufacturing. Certified SQF Practitioner (or ability to become certified within 6 months). HACCP Certified. Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards. Bilingual (English & Spanish). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request an accommodation: Please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any questions or concerns. #J-18808-Ljbffr