Quality Assurance Technician

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll be a key player in ensuring our fresh cut products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your responsibilities will include: · Supporting and maintaining food safety and quality assurance systems · Monitoring production lines to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards · Conducting sanitation inspections and environmental/allergen swabbing · Accurately documenting and reporting quality data and findings · Communicating with production supervisors and managers to resolve product issues · Identifying and escalating non-conformances or deviations from standards · Verifying proper labeling, packaging, and product specifications · Assisting with internal audits and third-party inspections · Participating in root cause analysis and corrective action processes · Supporting training efforts for production staff on quality and food safety procedures · Maintaining calibration and verification records for QA equipment · Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce waste

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Proficient in English (written and verbal)
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Reliable, accountable, and a team player

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment
Background in quality assurance or regulatory compliance
HACCP, PCQI, or SQF certification (preferred)
Bilingual communication skills

Responsibilities

Supporting and maintaining food safety and quality assurance systems
Monitoring production lines to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards
Conducting sanitation inspections and environmental/allergen swabbing
Accurately documenting and reporting quality data and findings
Communicating with production supervisors and managers to resolve product issues
Identifying and escalating non-conformances or deviations from standards
Verifying proper labeling, packaging, and product specifications
Assisting with internal audits and third-party inspections
Participating in root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Supporting training efforts for production staff on quality and food safety procedures
Maintaining calibration and verification records for QA equipment
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce waste