Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining the food safety and quality assurance systems and controls within our plant. This position involves participation in various regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes, including SQF, HACCP, FSMA, HARPC, and process controls.

• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality assurance systems and controls in the plant.
• Utilize systems such as TraceGains, SafeFood360, and SnapQC for QA testing and data management.
• Conduct regulatory compliance activities, including pH and water testing.
• Review and ensure accuracy of product labels in compliance with regulations.

• Strong knowledge of food science and quality assurance principles.
• Experience with food safety regulations, including HACCP, FDA guidelines, and the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Sections).
• Proficiency in using cloud-based food safety and quality management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, microbiology, biology, or a related field.
• HACCP certification.
• PCQI certification (preferred, but can be obtained while working).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the food industry, with a preference for bakery experience.

The position is based in a food manufacturing plant that is filled with the delightful aroma of freshly baked goods. The environment is dynamic, with a focus on maintaining high standards of food safety and quality assurance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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