Quality Assurance Technician

Role involves supporting production quality operations through analytical/testing activities, conducting SSOP and GMP pre-operational inspections to ensure sanitation, quality, and food safety; inspecting ingredient storage and verifying incoming ingredients meet specifications; collecting samples for incubation testing and maintaining accurate records; ensuring label accuracy and documenting non-conforming materials; maintaining quality holds and collaborating with production, maintenance, R&D, and USDA inspectors to uphold regulatory standards; maintaining comprehensive QA documentation and logs; requires ability to stand/walk throughout shift, lift up to 25 lbs, and operate in a manufacturing plant environment with occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and computer/documentation skills are essential; HS diploma required with college degree preferred in quality assurance, food technology, or related field.