QA Technician

Fresh Mark Inc.•Salem, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Mark is hiring a first-shift Quality Assurance Technician in Salem, Ohio. The technician performs quality control testing and routinely observes and monitors receiving, manufacturing, and processing activities to ensure products meet internal and external customer specifications and applicable regulatory requirements. The role conducts physical, analytical, microbial, and sensory testing; performs production and sanitation checks; supports environmental monitoring, audits, documentation, and employee training; and reports results and deviations to QA management. The position pays $19.00 per hour. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Knowledge of food safety principles.
Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment.
Strong organizational skills, basic math skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to perform data entry and interpretation and maintain databases.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including fluent reading and writing in English.
Knowledge of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and understanding of HACCP principles.
Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree or certificate in food science or a related subject preferred.
One or more years of previous Quality Assurance or related experience in a food processing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform physical, analytical, and microbial testing and sensory evaluations according to the QA manual and procedures.
Conduct process checks across production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing.
Perform environmental testing using sterile technique and coordinate with Sanitation on the environmental testing program.
Communicate test results and sanitation observations to QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel.
Assist line technicians and the Sample Retain Program.
Prepare production line QA stations and calibrate equipment as needed for processing.
Generate departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
Independently oversee processes, verify compliance with company standards and policies, and communicate deviations.
Assist with employee training on food safety, company processes, and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain accurate, organized QA activity records and USDA pre-shipment records, ensuring documentation follows company and customer specifications.
Coordinate sampling and testing requirements for raw materials and finished products, and conduct sampling as required.
Conduct sanitation audits and pre-operational inspections.
Implement the Environmental Monitoring Program.
Verify that raw materials and finished products meet established specifications and monitor activities to ensure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
Report test results, deviations, and safety or quality issues to QA management.
Comply with applicable plant, state, federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and attend required department and company training.