Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, quality compliance, and production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring production processes, conducting inspections and audits, maintaining documentation accuracy, and ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, and customer standards.

• Perform routine quality inspections and production line checks throughout assigned shifts
• Monitor production, packaging, labeling, and food safety processes to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and compliance documentation
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming raw materials, labels, and packaging materials for accuracy, lot coding, and proper storage
• Print and provide production labels and required documentation as needed

Food Safety & Compliance

• Conduct internal GMP and food safety audits
• Enforce adherence to company policies, food safety programs, and customer requirements
• Support compliance initiatives and corrective action processes
• Promote and model proper GMP and sanitation practices across production teams
• Maintain compliance with all workplace safety, security, and food safety procedures

Required skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to write detailed reports and maintain accurate records
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills

Preferred

• 2–3 years of experience within food and/or beverage manufacturing
• Experience working with GMPs, food safety programs, and production quality systems

Work Environment

• Position is based in a food production and warehouse environment, including refrigerated and frozen areas
• Regular exposure to cold temperatures ranging from approximately -10°F to 40°F
• Environment may include loud noise levels, dust, odors, and high employee traffic
• Frequent movement between production floors, warehouses, refrigerated storage, and office areas

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, balancing, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs or ladders
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, overtime, and occasional holidays based on operational needs