Quality Assurance Coordinator

EFCO Products • Poughkeepsie, NY

4h

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Coordinator supports daily food safety and quality activities within the production facility. This entry-level role assists with QA documentation, routine checks, product testing, and GMP monitoring to ensure compliance with EFCO’s food safety and quality programs. This position works closely with the QA team, Production, Sanitation, and other departments to help maintain EFCO’s standards and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Professional demeanor, commitment to high standards, and a positive, enthusiastic approach to work.
• Availability to work extra hours and flexible shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal procedures.
• Good leadership, communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn new processes and food safety principles.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP/ SQF Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support EFCO’s food safety and quality initiatives by following all GMPs, SOPs, and safe work practices.
• Assist with daily QA activities, including but not limited to monitoring production processes for compliance with procedures, conducting quality checks, document review and completing records.
• Perform routine plant walkthroughs to monitor cleanliness, GMPs, and safety observations.
• Report any potential contamination, quality concerns, or unusual activity to QA Management immediately.
• Maintain document control for food-safety-related forms, logs, and SOPs.
• Support internal audits by gathering documentation and conducting preliminary observations.
• Participate in food safety and quality training.
• Assist with customer complaints by pulling records and supporting investigations.
• Provide backup support to QA Technicians and perform basic laboratory tasks, including dry mix baking (training provided).
• Perform other QA-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level