Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Responsibilities

• Aid front-line supervisors in maintaining GMP and HACCP program compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and facilities meet quality standards focusing on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct random on-floor quality checks and perform regular internal audits to ensure compliance with FDA standards.
• Train employees on food safety and quality control and maintain HACCP records.
• Collect and send samples for lab testing and ensure they comply with standards.
• Verify supplier information and ensure materials adhere to company QA standards.
• Monitor finished product specifications, microbiological, and chemical integrity.
• Perform daily pre-operational checks and conduct internal audits.
• Investigate non-compliant products or practices and implement improvements based on findings.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health, or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is advantageous.
• Previous leadership experience in a Food Processing facility preferred.
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Computer literacy required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is an asset.