Food Safety Technician

Charcuterie Artisans • Burrillville, RI

2d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Technician is a food safety and quality professional who helps ensure that manufacturing operations consistently meet established food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position performs routine quality inspections, verifies compliance with company and regulatory standards, and assists with issue resolution. The role is essential to protecting product quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and promoting a safe and effective food manufacturing operation.

Requirements

• Understanding of fundamental food safety requirements, quality control practices, and applicable regulatory expectations preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP principles, along with familiarity with USDA, FDA, and SQF requirements preferred
• Strong ability to identify details, recognize potential issues, and consistently follow established procedures.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited supervision while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Approximately 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or a comparable environment preferred
• Previous experience working within a regulated food production facility is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming raw materials, products during processing, and completed products to confirm adherence to established food safety and quality requirements.
• Carry out environmental monitoring activities, allergen testing, sanitation checks, and verification of metal detection equipment.
• Record inspection and testing results accurately and communicate any discrepancies, deviations, or non-conforming conditions to FSQA management.
• Assist with pre-operational inspections and follow up to ensure identified corrective measures have been properly completed.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by organizing required records, supplying documentation, and assisting with facility walkthroughs.
• Work closely with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance personnel to investigate and address food safety and quality concerns.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Take part in Behavior Observation Surveys, Risk Prediction activities, and 5S audits as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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