Food Quality Assurance Sample Technician

Nature's Touch•Front Royal, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nature's Touch, you're not just building a career; you're joining a trailblazing team that believes in the power of collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning. Since 2004, we've been on a fast-growing journey from a small startup to a global leader in private-label frozen food manufacturing. With modern facilities in North America-including two plants in the U.S.-we proudly supply millions of households worldwide. What drives us is simple: a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. We're shaping the future of frozen fruit-and we'd love for you to be part of that growth. At Nature's Touch, growth opportunities are everywhere! We are seeking a dependable, proactive, and results-driven Quality Assurance Sampling Tech plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of food products by collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples throughout various stages of production. This position supports the quality assurance team by adhering to regulatory, customer, and internal standards to maintain the integrity of the food manufacturing process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or laboratory setting as quality control tech.
Understanding of food safety standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, ISO).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures accurately.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Comfortable working in various environments (production floor, cold storage, lab).
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and/or laboratory software systems.

Nice To Haves

associate's degree or coursework in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Safety First
Foster a safe, positive, and productive workplace culture.
Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards across all operations.
assist in sampling raw material (frozen fruits/vegetables) for micro and physical analysis.
Must sample aseptically.
Record and maintain data using an iPad.
Candidate must be comfortable working in a cold environment (35-50F in cold dock and production for long periods , <0F in Freezer).
Must be physically capable of lifting 30- and 40-pound cases of fruits/vegetables regularly.
Must be able to perform bending, lifting, stooping, eye, and hand coordination duties.