QA Technician I

SK FOOD GROUP•Tolleson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Technician I assists with tasks related to the quality of finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials, and helps ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety practices are followed. The position is based in Tolleson, Arizona, reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, and works the second shift, from 2:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role involves collecting measurements, testing components, and reporting results to confirm they meet specifications. The technician checks that sandwiches are built to specification, conducts in-line audits and product assessments, coordinates with production on regulatory and quality issues, and documents corrective actions. The position also includes monitoring GMP compliance, assessing facility sanitation, collecting finished-product weights and measurements, and checking package integrity and accuracy. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Required training covers GMPs and identifying food safety issues—including temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and line cleanliness—to support the Food Safety Plan, food safety, product quality, and process efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or 1–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
Excellent time-management and task-prioritization abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and understand specifications and other technical documents.
Strong attention to detail in data and sample collection, and accuracy in paperwork.
Ability to use a tablet or iPad.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Certificates related to Food Safety and/or HACCP are preferred.
Knowledge of food safety fundamentals is desirable.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities

Collect measurements, test components, and report results to verify they fall within specification ranges.
Ensure sandwiches are built to specification.
Conduct in-line audits and product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed.
Assess the facility for sanitary compliance.
Collect weights and measurements of finished-good products.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Complete required training on GMPs and identifying food safety issues, including temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and line cleanliness.