Quality Tech (3rd)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine line inspections and production checks throughout the shift.
• Verify compliance with GMPs, sanitation, personnel practices, and allergen controls.
• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections of production rooms, packaging lines, and equipment.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) including metal detectors, cook/chill temperatures, seal integrity, label verification, and other food safety checks.
• Verify products meet established specifications for appearance, texture, weight, temperature, and packaging integrity.
• Inspect finished goods for defects prior to release.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Complete and review QA forms, CCP logs, sanitation records, and production paperwork accurately and in real time.
• Verify all required documentation is completed correctly by associates.
• Escalate missing, incomplete, or inaccurate records to supervision.
• Maintain traceability documentation including lot codes, ingredient verification, and production records.
• Support document control and filing of QA records.

Sampling & Testing

• Collect product samples for microbiological testing, shelf-life studies, retain samples, customer or third-party testing, and routine testing such as viscosity, water activity, temperature verification, net weight checks, and sensory evaluations.
• Conduct routine testing such as: viscosity, water activity, temperature verification, net weight checks, and sensory evaluations.
• Perform environmental monitoring and swabbing as required.

Packaging & Label Verification

• Verify correct labels, sleeves, film, and packaging materials are in use.
• Confirm allergen statements, lot coding, expiration dates, and product identity are accurate.
• Inspect seals, closures, and package integrity throughout production.
• Verify changeovers are completed correctly to prevent label mix-ups and cross-contact risks.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify and document product or process deviations.
• Place affected product on QA hold when required.
• Notify supervisors and management of food safety or quality concerns immediately.
• Assist with investigations involving: foreign material, customer complaints, packaging defects, process deviations.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support internal, customer, USDA/FDA, and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with: HACCP plans, SQF / BRC requirements, GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in food safety and quality training programs.