Food Safety & Quality Technician

As a Food Safety & Quality Technician, you will support the daily implementation of our food safety and quality programs, helping ensure that products meet established safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on position that works closely with Production, Warehouse, and the Operations and Finance Controller Director in a food processing and distribution environment. Responsibilities Food Safety Monitoring: Perform routine monitoring of HACCP, FSMA, GMP, and other food safety controls according to established procedures. Document results and promptly report deviations to the Operations and Finance Controller Director. Product & Quality Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of products and processes during receiving, processing, storage, and shipping to verify compliance with established food safety and quality standards. HACCP & Preventive Controls: Follow established HACCP plans, CCP monitoring procedures, preventive controls, and corrective action procedures. Escalate food safety concerns that require management review. Food Safety Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate food safety and quality records, including monitoring logs, inspection forms, sanitation verification records, traceability documentation, and corrective action records. Sanitation & GMP Verification: Perform routine checks of sanitation practices, employee hygiene, GMP compliance, and general food safety conditions throughout operational areas. Traceability Support: Participate in product traceability exercises and assist with maintaining records required for product identification, tracking, and recall readiness. Environmental Monitoring Support: Assist with environmental monitoring activities and sample collection according to established procedures and schedules. Labeling & Product Information: Assist with reviewing product labels, specifications, ingredients, allergens, and other product information according to established company procedures. Audit Support: Assist the Operations and Finance Controller Director with internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits by conducting inspections, gathering records, and providing required documentation. Corrective Actions: Document food safety and quality deviations and assist with follow-up activities to ensure corrective actions are properly recorded and completed. Employee Food Safety Support: Assist with food safety and quality training for operational employees, including GMPs, sanitation, food handling practices, HACCP procedures, and documentation requirements. Operational Support: Work directly with Production, Warehouse, and Distribution teams to reinforce established food safety and quality procedures and identify potential issues on the floor. Reporting: Prepare routine inspection summaries, monitoring reports, and other food safety and quality information for review by the Operations and Finance Controller Director Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, quality control, food processing, seafood, or a related food industry environment. Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, food safety practices, and basic FSMA requirements. Ability to follow established food safety procedures and accurately identify and document deviations. Experience performing product, process, sanitation, or GMP inspections. Ability to maintain accurate technical records and documentation. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with Production, Warehouse, and other operational teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on food processing and distribution environment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. HACCP certification or related food safety training preferred. Reporting Relationship This position reports to the Operations and Finance Controller Directorand works closely with Production, Warehouse, and Distribution teams. Work Environment This is a hands-on position requiring regular presence in production, warehouse, receiving, storage, and shipping areas. The role may require walking, standing, and conducting inspections throughout the facility during the workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alfa Gamma Seafood Group