Quality Assurance Technician II

TruRoots•Havre de Grace, MD

2d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician II supports food safety and quality initiatives at TruRoots Company’s facility in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The role focuses on environmental monitoring, product evaluation, data analysis and documentation, and compliance with facility and regulatory requirements. The technician reviews and trends quality data to help identify concerns and support proactive improvement, and assists with product disposition and release, audits, investigations, and quality-system activities. This is a non-exempt position with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. The employee must be available to flex their schedule, including evening and weekend hours, as needed. The stated base pay range is $30–$42 per hour; actual compensation depends on candidate-specific factors. TruRoots describes its culture as stable and community-rooted, with an average employee tenure of seven years, and notes that it offers a generous benefits package.

Requirements

Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field required.
2–4 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality or laboratory environment.
Proficiency in microbiological and analytical testing methods used in food production.
Critical-thinking ability and high attention to detail.
Skill in documentation control, test-record accuracy, and data-integrity best practices.
Effective communication across teams and departments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and strong organization.
Comfort participating in and contributing to food-safety discussions and audits.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
HACCP certification.
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
Better Process Control School.

Responsibilities

Support the facility’s environmental monitoring program, including data collection and review.
Support finished-product evaluations, including sensory testing, pH, brix, and other analytical measures.
Assist with disposition and timely release of finished products that meet internal specifications.
Inspect and test incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging components as needed.
Perform program and/or site assessments as needed.
Compile, review, and analyze test data to identify quality trends or areas of concern.
Maintain accurate, organized records of environmental, incoming, and product testing in appropriate systems.
Support the Quality Manager/Supervisor in preparing trend reports, graphs, and summaries for internal use or audits.
Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives.
Participate in site meetings related to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and food defense.
Provide input during risk assessments, preventive-control discussions, and food-safety team reviews.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, BRC, Organic, and other site-specific programs.
Support and participate in internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Assist with management of product holds and investigation of deviations or non-conformances.
Act as a technical resource for documentation, SOP adherence, and standard quality procedures.
Provide guidance and training to other staff as requested.
Back up other QA roles, including finished-goods release and quality checks during off-shifts or absences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues and provide real-time resolution on the production floor.