QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I

SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring that food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This entry-level position supports the quality assurance team by conducting inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the production process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goodsConduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure compliance with specificationsMonitor production processes for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Record inspection results and maintain accurate logs of quality dataReport deviations and non-conformances to the QA Supervisor or ManagerAssist in preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other regulatory documentationSupport internal audits and regulatory inspectionsMaintain sanitation, monitor records and participate in swabbing and visual inspectionsEscalates quality issues to team lead or SupervisorParticipate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocolsAssist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product qualityPerforms other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

Associates degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or a higher degree is a plus.

Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment a plusFamiliarity with Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment and data analysis, and Microsoft Office.

Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving partsContinually utilize hand and finger dexterity, may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely