QA Food Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Specialist | $22–$30 per hour | Day Shift, Direct Hire

What Matters Most :

• Competitive pay of $22–$30 per hour
• Schedule: Day shift; weekends and holidays may be required based on production and business needs
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Direct hire opportunity with career growth and stability
• Opportunity for professional growth and increasing responsibility

Job Description

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety Specialist to support its food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs. This position helps maintain HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMP, SOP, and SQF systems while supporting audits, employee training, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role also assists with production forecasting, order processing, onboarding, and other daily administrative functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to grow into greater quality leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and verification of HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMP, SOP, SQF, and other food safety programs
• Conduct internal audits, investigate customer complaints, maintain compliance records, and recommend corrective actions
• Oversee microbiological testing activities and coordinate testing with approved third-party laboratories
• Train and coach employees on food safety, quality procedures, company policies, and job-specific skills
• Analyze customer order data, prepare production forecasts, update system information, and provide administrative support to production operations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant work experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety
• HACCP certification required
• FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification required
• SQF Practitioner certification required
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMPs, SQF Code, food microbiology, and quality assurance principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train and support employees from diverse cultural, educational, and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred, but not required

Benefits and Perks:

• Pay rate of $22–$30 per hour
• Direct hire opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k)
• Training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

Your New Organization:

This established food manufacturing operation is committed to producing safe, high-quality products while maintaining strong regulatory and customer standards. Employees work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and highly collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, professional development, and teamwork.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $22–$30 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.

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