Food Quality Assurance Technician 2nd Shift (4pm - finish)

Reser's Fine Foods•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Quality Assurance Technician monitors key process control points during production operations and documents and reports food safety or quality issues so corrective actions can be taken. The role performs process verification checks under the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan, verifies environmental conditions, helps isolate non-conforming ingredients or products, and supports daily product review and related quality programs. The position works in food processing, warehouse, and food laboratory environments. Conditions may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F. Production demands may require overtime and evening or weekend scheduling. The role regularly requires standing and walking, climbing ladders, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Associate degree in a science-related field, or at least one year in a Quality Assurance position, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of good manufacturing practices, food safety, and safety requirements.
English proficiency sufficient to clearly understand food safety documentation, ingredient labels, and similar materials.
Basic computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Ability to regularly stand and walk; climb ladders; bend and reach; and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Document and report food safety or quality issues and participate in determining corrective actions.
May assist with pre-operational inspection of the production plant and equipment and complete related documentation.
Perform process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Participate in determining corrective actions when verification checks do not meet defined limits.
Verify facility environmental conditions, including temperatures throughout the production facility and sanitizer concentrations.
Complete Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, when appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
Conduct and document daily product reviews and participate in evaluating key sensory attributes of finished products.
Maintain records and complete documentation according to assigned protocols.
Adhere to and monitor programs including HACCP, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, and product quality assurance.
Be trained in HACCP and adhere to approved HACCP plans while monitoring Critical Control Points.