Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician (DS)

Butterball • Mount Olive, NC

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician performs quality and food safety checks to ensure compliance with company specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards. The role supports troubleshooting and resolution of quality issues through audits, sampling, inspections, and testing, and assists with implementing new quality processes and product improvement projects.

The position primarily takes place in a manufacturing plant, with occasional work in a climate-controlled office. Plant conditions may include cold, wet, or warm areas and exposure to chemicals and other site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in the manufacturing environment; noise may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection. Occasional travel may be required. This position is designated safety-sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
• Knowledge of workplace safety rules.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving, organization, time-management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes for compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company requirements, including GMP, HACCP, and SOPs.
• Collect microbiological and product samples for testing and evaluation.
• Check product quality against specifications.
• Assist with process, GMP, food safety, and customer audits.
• Investigate quality and food safety issues.
• Record findings and assist with troubleshooting quality, safety, and sanitation issues.
• Place nonconforming products and materials on hold.
• Assist with product improvement projects.
• Assist with data verification and quality metrics reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED