Quality Control Technician

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food‑service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary

The FSQA Technician monitors and enforces food manufacturing controls, with a strong focus on hygiene, sanitation, and product quality. This role performs quality control testing to support safe, efficient operations and reports to the FSQA Supervisor and/or Manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensuring employees adhere to manufacturing, hygiene and sanitation standards (GMPs) in all departments.
• Following up product quality by conducting inspection rounds: production checks – metal detector (CCP), seals, weight, label review.
• Be a consistent presence in the assigned production area(s): conducting visual inspections for GMP violations in each department.
• Conduct raw bulk product inspections during production.
• Conduct finished‑goods inspections (Quality Checklist program – labels, dates/codes, packaging, etc.).
• Supporting production staff in problem‑solving efforts.
• Support and enforce SQF guidelines, HACCP analyses and food‑safety prerequisite programs.
• Collect, label, log, bag, and organize samples to be sent to the lab and verify all orders being sent.
• Organize daily testing so that the release of the product is done correctly.
• Check and release product(s) prior to shipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following established rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills & Experience

• 2 years of similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP; certification preferred or willingness to obtain it (training provided if needed).
• Thorough understanding of GMPs and food‑safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of SQF food‑safety standards; SQF Practitioner certification preferred or willingness to obtain it (training provided if needed).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while maintaining focus for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborative team player.
• Required to stand and walk for long periods throughout the day (approximately 95 % floor, 5 % computer work).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company‑paid life, accident, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment, and a robust employee referral program.
• Access to virtual learning and classroom‑based development programs, and education assistance to help you advance your career.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Employee recognition and engagement events, wellness initiatives, philanthropic opportunities, and DE&I programs.