Quality Assurance Tech 3rd- Food Processing
On-siteMilford, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pre-operational, in-process, and finished-product inspections of production areas, equipment, facilities, and products against specifications and quality standards. Verify scales, thermometers, metal detectors, and monitoring equipment; coordinate corrective actions for deficiencies. Perform CCP monitoring, temperature checks, microbiological sampling, AQL inspections, and ingredient/packaging compliance reviews. Document food safety checks, maintain accurate records, and monitor employee compliance with GMPs, hygiene requirements, and SOPs. Collect samples for testing and communicate concerns promptly to Production, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams. Requires high school diploma, English proficiency, and ability to lift 50 pounds in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with potential weekend or holiday shifts.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform visual and measured inspections accurately and consistently.
- The ability to read and interpret production records, specifications, labels, regulatory requirements, and quality documentation.
- Comfort using Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic recordkeeping, and quality or production management systems.
- The ability to organize priorities, work independently, collaborate across departments, and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Accountability, reliability, integrity, sound judgment, and a willingness to raise food safety or compliance concerns promptly.
- You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- wear required PPE
- work safely around production equipment
- Schedules may include weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjustments to support production, sanitation, audits, customer needs, and regulatory inspections.
Desired Qualifications
- Coursework or training in food science, quality assurance, microbiology, or a related field.
- One to two years of experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, food processing, or a related production environment.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs, USDA/FSIS requirements, OSHA standards, HazMat procedures, or food safety programs.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
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