Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

About the role

The Quality Assurance Technician at Echo Lake Foods is responsible for ensuring that all products meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. This role supports food safety, GMP compliance, documentation accuracy, and real-time communication of deviations.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process checks, including product weight, appearance, temperature, dimensions, packaging integrity, seal checks, and case coding verification.
• Conduct metal detection and X-ray verification tests.
• Monitor CCP/CP monitoring for HACCP programs.
• Inspect finished products for compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate raw materials or ingredients as required and document non-conformances.
• Maintain GMP compliance and food safety by monitoring production areas, reporting and documenting GMP violations, and supporting corrective actions.
• Conduct environmental checks such as ATP testing, allergen swabs, and surface sanitation verification.
• Complete QA documentation accurately, legibly, and in real time, including CCP/CP monitoring logs, calibration and verification records, hold tags, deviation reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Ensure records meet regulatory and SQF requirements for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Communicate quality issues clearly and promptly to Supervisors and QA leadership.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Support pre-operational inspections, allergen changeovers, and sanitation verifications.
• Participate in internal audits, mock recalls, and SQF preparedness activities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GMPs, food safety, HACCP, and basic microbiology or sanitation principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or process deviations.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and follow written procedures.
• Basic math, measurement, and inspection skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and communicate effectively with production teams.
• Preferred: Experience in food manufacturing or a QA/FSQA role, familiarity with SQF, FSMA, traceability, and regulatory expectations, bilingual (English/Spanish), experience with metal detectors, X-ray systems, and checkweighers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the plant for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cold, hot, or humid environments depending on production area.
• Capability to lift up to 25–40 lbs if required.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling small tools or samples.

Work Environment

The position is located in a food manufacturing facility with exposure to moving equipment, variable temperatures, wet floors, and loud noise. It requires strict adherence to GMPs, safety rules, and sanitation requirements.

Benefits

As part of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Echo Lake Foods offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Details will be provided during the interview process.