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.

KEY 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
• Escalates 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
• Performs 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 a plus
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment and data analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely