QA Specialist

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist - Food Manufacturing

Are you detail-oriented with a background in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance? SEEK Careers/Staffing is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist in Durand, WI! This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining quality standards, managing documentation, and helping ensure food products meet safety and customer requirements.

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Durand, WI

Start: ASAP

Term: Direct Hire

Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with occasional weekend work throughout the year

Pay: $50,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits: Benefits information available during the hiring process

Education: High school diploma required; some college education preferred

Experience: Minimum 2 years in the food industry and/or third-party laboratory environment; GFSI audit experience (BRC or SQF) required

Position Summary

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will support the daily operations of the Quality Department, helping maintain food safety and quality systems, including SQF and internal Food Safety and Quality System (FSQS) requirements. This role involves documentation management, product release verification, audit participation, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and maintain daily production, product release, and facility inspection records.
• Manage the Positive Release System, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and finished product release documentation.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance (COCs) and maintain laboratory, calibration, and maintenance records.
• Maintain supplier approval documentation and assist with new product development (NPD) records.
• Support food safety and quality audits, including internal, external, SQF, and other GFSI-related audits.
• Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) tracking, customer complaint investigations, and resolution.
• Maintain employee training records, rosters, and training documentation.
• Support sanitation programs, including master sanitation schedules, recordkeeping, and compliance tracking.
• Participate in Food Safety and Self-Inspection Teams to identify and address quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing, food quality assurance, or a third-party laboratory environment.
• Experience with GFSI audits, including BRC or SQF.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, quality documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• HACCP/FSP and PCQI certifications preferred.
• Previous sanitation documentation experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This position combines administrative quality documentation with involvement in food manufacturing operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with production teams, maintaining detailed records, participating in audits, and supporting food safety initiatives. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Ready to take the next step in your quality assurance career? Apply today with SEEK Careers/Staffing!

About SEEK Careers/Staffing

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