QA Tech - Quality Assurance - PM Shift

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician, you will help ensure the production of safe, high‑quality food products by conducting inspections, testing, audits, and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. Your attention to detail and commitment to food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance will support operational excellence and help deliver products that meet customer and company expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process quality inspections, measurements, and testing activities.
• Take product temperatures and weights and accurately document results.
• Verify dates, times, and coding on packaged products and maintain required records.
• Conduct pre‑operational inspections in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform quality testing on ingredients and products within the QA laboratory.
• Audit trained production employees to verify compliance with monitoring procedures.
• Monitor and document the operation of X‑ray and Metal Detector systems.
• Ensure HACCP, GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements are consistently followed.
• Verify production areas are maintained according to company, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Monitor product handling, packaging, time controls, and temperature requirements.
• Audit incoming raw materials for freshness, quality, and specification compliance.
• Verify products meet recipe and formulation specifications.
• Compile reports, maintain records, and organize quality documentation.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

Team Interaction

• Quality Assurance Team Members
• Production Associates
• Production Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance Teams
• Warehouse and Receiving Personnel
• Maintenance and Sanitation Teams

Requirements (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and ability to use a calculator for quality‑related measurements.
• Basic knowledge of food safety principles.
• Ability to follow GMPs, HACCP requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules and hours as needed.
• Capability to work in wet environments and areas with varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer locations.
• Willingness to wear required hearing protection and other PPE.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Previous Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or food safety experience.
• Six months or more of food manufacturing or food‑handling experience.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, testing, or compliance activities.
• Familiarity with HACCP programs, GMPs, USDA regulations, or food manufacturing standards.
• Experience with metal detectors, X‑ray systems, or other quality monitoring equipment.
• Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish.
• Experience using laboratory testing equipment or maintaining quality records and reports.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to hot, cold, refrigerated, and freezer conditions. Wet production areas where slip hazards may exist. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. Hearing protection is required in designated work areas. Fast‑paced setting demanding close attention to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Pay

Base pay: $17.55 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential. Position is on the 2nd Shift at 200 Michael Angelo Way, Austin, TX 78728.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.