Quality Tech (3rd)

Old Souls Farms•Saint Paris, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the facility’s food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs within a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing environment. This position performs routine inspections, in-process checks, documentation review, environmental and product monitoring, and verification activities to ensure all products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Technician plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC standards, USDA/FDA regulations, and internal quality systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1–3 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing preferred
RTE food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, and food safety systems
Experience with SQF, BRC, USDA, or FDA regulations preferred
Must be able to commute daily to St. Paris, OH
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently on the production floor
Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
Good communication and escalation skills
Basic math and measurement skills
Ability to interpret specifications and SOPs
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and quality documentation systems
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to work in refrigerated and production environments
Ability to lift up to 25–35 lbs
Ability to wear required PPE including hairnets, beard nets, gloves, smocks, and safety footwear

Responsibilities

Perform routine line inspections and production checks throughout the shift.
Verify compliance with GMPs, sanitation, personnel practices, and allergen controls.
Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections of production rooms, packaging lines, and equipment.
Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) including metal detectors, cook/chill temperatures, seal integrity, label verification, and other food safety checks.
Perform scheduled weight, code date, label, packaging, and seal checks.
Verify products meet established specifications for appearance, texture, weight, temperature, and packaging integrity.
Inspect finished goods for defects prior to release.
Complete and review QA forms, CCP logs, sanitation records, and production paperwork accurately and in real time.
Verify all required documentation is completed correctly by associates.
Escalate missing, incomplete, or inaccurate records to supervision.
Maintain traceability documentation including lot codes, ingredient verification, and production records.
Support document control and filing of QA records.
Collect product samples for microbiological testing, shelf-life studies, retain samples, and customer or third-party testing.
Conduct routine testing such as viscosity, water activity, temperature verification, net weight checks, and sensory evaluations.
Perform environmental monitoring and swabbing as required.
Verify correct labels, sleeves, film, and packaging materials are in use.
Confirm allergen statements, lot coding, expiration dates, and product identity are accurate.
Inspect seals, closures, and package integrity throughout production.
Verify changeovers are completed correctly to prevent label mix-ups and cross-contact risks.
Identify and document product or process deviations.
Place affected product on QA hold when required.
Notify supervisors and management of food safety or quality concerns immediately.
Assist with investigations involving foreign material, customer complaints, packaging defects, and process deviations.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Support internal, customer, USDA/FDA, and third-party audits.
Ensure compliance with HACCP plans, SQF / BRC requirements, GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in food safety and quality training programs.