Quality Assurance Technician

Job Overview QA Technician (Food Safety & Quality) in Macon Responsible for conducting food safety and quality evaluations while monitoring Critical Control Points (CCP) and Critical Quality Points (CQP) to ensure fermented produce meets company, customer, and regulatory standards. This critical position directly impacts consumer safety. Important: This is not a clean, lab‑only environment. You will be standing in brine, exposed to strong odors, and doing a lot of walking. This role is hands‑on and essential to the operation. Responsibilities Conduct standardized food safety and quality tests on fermented produce to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. Monitor and report Critical Control Points (CCP), including checking pH levels every 30 minutes according to company policies and procedures. Record, compile, and maintain accurate testing results, charts, graphs, and reports as required by state and governing agencies. Evaluate color, texture, flavor, and overall quality of products such as pickles, relish, jalapeños, and yellow peppers through sensory testing. Monitor and control product temperatures throughout the process. Properly record lot identification for ingredients, labels, and finished products. Request, retrieve, and stage materials needed for testing and analysis. Follow brine‑making procedures and monitor analytical data for each brine batch. Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including PPE usage. Work collaboratively with production employees, Quality Assurance, management, and auditors in a team‑driven environment. Qualifications Stable work history and strong reliability. Basic math skills (required). Strong reading comprehension (mandatory). Ability to follow directions precisely (mandatory). Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment. Ability to handle extreme environmental temperatures. Willingness and ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Food handling or packaging experience is a plus. Analytical skills are a plus. Physical Requirements Exposure to strong odors, including pickle brine, jalapeños, and yellow peppers. Standing in brine for extended periods. Extensive walking. Walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Perks Competitive pay based on experience. Stable work environment within food manufacturing. Opportunity to grow within quality and food safety operations. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr