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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in‑process items, and finished goods.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Monitor 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 data.
• Report deviations and non‑conformances to the QA Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist in preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain sanitation, monitor records, and participate in swabbing and visual inspections.
• Escalate quality issues to team lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocols.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a higher degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment, data analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing while working around loud machinery and moving parts.
• Continuous hand and finger dexterity; exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non‑weather).
• Occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, exposure to outside weather conditions, and pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds safely.