Quality Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Quality experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience working in a food facility with a GFSI scheme certification.
• Some experience writing or assisting with policies, procedures, SSOPs, work instructions, or related quality documentation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and food safety requirements applicable to food manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a production environment and follow all safety, hygiene, and food safety requirements.
• Ability to complete accurate documentation and communicate quality concerns promptly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to identify deviations, nonconformities, and potential food safety risks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, managers, and auditors.
• Ability to follow written procedures, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Professional judgment when handling quality concerns, product holds, and sensitive compliance matters.
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to support production while maintaining quality and food safety standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling company, customer, and audit-related information.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Conduct inspections and testing as required by internal procedures, customer requirements, and food safety standards.
• Collect, label, review, and retain product samples according to customer and company requirements.
• Monitor product quality, packaging, labeling, and overall condition throughout production.
• Verify that products meet established safety, quality, and consistency standards prior to release or further processing.
• Monitor production operations to verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, sanitation expectations, and food safety standards.
• Ensure production employees are following hygiene, food safety, and quality procedures during daily operations.
• Report food safety concerns, quality issues, or potential risks promptly to the Quality Manager and appropriate production leadership.
• Support compliance with company policies, customer requirements, regulatory guidelines, and applicable certification programs.
• Document inspection results, test results, quality checks, and product observations accurately and timely.
• Maintain organized and complete quality assurance records in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and updating policies, procedures, work instructions, SSOPs, and related quality documentation.
• Ensure records are completed clearly, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and GFSI scheme requirements.
• Communicate documentation gaps, errors, or missing records to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Report deviations, nonconformities, or out-of-specification results promptly.
• Work with production and quality leadership to support corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with root cause analysis related to product quality, food safety concerns, and process failures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve product consistency, quality systems, and food safety performance.
• Follow up on assigned corrective actions to ensure proper completion and documentation.
• Assist with the calibration, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of quality testing equipment and instruments.
• Verify that testing tools and instruments are functioning properly before use.
• Report equipment issues, damaged instruments, or calibration concerns to the Quality Manager.
• Maintain calibration and equipment records as assigned.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including FDA, BRC, Non-GMO, Organic, Gluten-Free, and other certification programs.
• Assist with gathering records, documents, samples, and evidence needed for audits.
• Support follow-up activities related to audit findings, observations, or corrective actions.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory and certification requirements that apply to the facility.
• Support training of production employees on quality standards, GMPs, food safety, hygiene practices, and related procedures.
• Reinforce proper quality and food safety practices during daily production activities.
• Communicate quality expectations clearly and professionally to production employees and supervisors.
• Escalate repeated noncompliance or training concerns to the Quality Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match – 100% vested after 1 year
• Rewarding Paid Time Off
• Training & development
• Stable, growing organization with training and advancement opportunities