food safety and quality

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance within a food manufacturing environment.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that raw materials, production processes, and finished products meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing quality systems, food safety programs, inspections, testing, and process monitoring. 
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspections & Testing

• Conduct routine inspections of incoming raw materials, ingredients, work-in-process materials, and finished products. 
• Collect product samples and perform quality control testing.
• Evaluate product characteristics such as appearance, texture, taste, and product specifications. 
• Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer requirements.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Monitor production operations to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. 
• Verify adherence to:
• • HACCP programs
  • GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • FDA regulations
  • USDA requirements
  • FSMA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with temperature controls, hygiene practices, and sanitation procedures.

Process Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify quality concerns and opportunities for improvement. 
• Investigate non-conformances and quality deviations.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and product quality.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and production records
• Document quality findings and compliance activities. 
• Prepare reports and communicate quality issues to supervisors and management. 
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation and recordkeeping. 

Audits & Training

• Participate in internal quality audits and compliance inspections. 
• Assess adherence to company quality systems and regulatory requirements. 
• Assist in training production employees on food safety and quality procedures. 

Equipment & Safety

• Verify testing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and functioning correctly. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. 
• Follow OSHA regulations and all workplace safety procedures, including proper PPE usage. 

Required Qualifications
Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in:
• • Quality Assurance
  • Food Safety
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Production Quality Control 
• Experience conducting inspections, testing, and quality evaluations within a food production environment. 
• Strong understanding of food safety systems and regulatory standards. 

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of:
• • HACCP programs
  • GMP requirements
  • FDA regulations
  • USDA standards
  • FSMA requirements 
• Experience with quality documentation and reporting systems. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-entry systems. 
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Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, and stoop for extended periods. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–60 pounds. 
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise levels that may require hearing protection. 
• Ability to use computers and inspection equipment regularly.