Quality Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3+ Years of Experience in quality assurance, food safety, or production in the food industry.
• Experience in performing inspections, conducting tests, and understanding food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMPs) is highly valued.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment or quality control instruments is a plus.
• Experience in data documentation and reporting (using Microsoft Office or specialized software) is important.
• Attention to Detail: Essential for identifying inconsistencies or deviations in product quality.
• Communication Skills: For reporting issues and working with production teams.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations: Understanding of food safety laws and standards, like FDA, USDA, and FSMA.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• Experience in BRC certified plant.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine inspections of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products to ensure they meet the required specifications.
• Collecting and testing product samples for quality control purposes, checking factors like taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional content.
• Monitoring food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., temperature, cleanliness, and hygiene practices).
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, tests, and production processes, ensuring all data is up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
• Implementing corrective actions with production teams when issues are identified to improve processes and prevent future problems.
• Conducting internal audits to assess adherence to company standards, ISO certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in training production staff on best practices for food safety and quality standards.
• Identifying and reporting any non-compliance or issues to supervisors or management.
• Ensuring that equipment used in testing and production is calibrated correctly and functioning within specifications.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area, following all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.