Quality Assurance Technician, Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify the sanitation of all food production areas and machinery
• Adhere to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations and company standards
• Maintain Food Safety Plan, Supply-Chain Program and HACCP Plans
• Monitor food production practices and oversee food safety compliance
• Monitor, document and verify CCPs throughout food production and handling
• Ensure product traceability standards
• Ensure proper sanitation and chemical use throughout the operation
• Oversee product labeling compliance according to FDA
• Oversee food allergen and environmental monitoring controls
• Review product substitutions for approval
• Assist with menu development and perform hazard analysis
• Conduct internal audits for continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• Conduct food safety training
• Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety, Regulatory Science, Quality Assurance or related field of study
• Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience of 5 or more years in food safety and quality assurance may be considered
• 3 or more years of relevant leadership experience in quality and manufacturing with experience in line management preferred
• HACCP and Seafood HACCP certifications
• PCQI certified with working knowledge of FSMA: Preventive Controls for Human Food
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint