What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Apple Valley Foods- US?
NOW HIRING: Quality Assurance Technician
“Professional Food Detective Wanted.”
- Do you notice when something is slightly off?
- Can you spot a missing glove from across the production floor?
- Have you ever said, “That cookie needs more cinnamon,” and been absolutely correct?
If so… we need YOU.
We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to help keep our food safe, delicious, and up to spec. You’ll be part scientist, part investigator, part trainer, and full-time guardian of flavor and food safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
- Taste-test and inspect products for flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance
- Ensure our food is safe, high quality, and customer approved
- Audit production areas like a food-safety superhero
- Inspect ingredients, packaging, and finished products
- Identify and isolate anything suspicious before it becomes a problem
- Conduct sanitation audits, GMP inspections, and equipment testing
- Collect and analyze quality data (yes, spreadsheets count as detective work)
- Maintain HACCP and QA records with accuracy and detail
- Help improve processes and reduce waste
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally
- Help us maintain world-class food safety standards every single day
What Makes You a Great Fit
You might be our perfect QA Technician if you:
- Love details and staying organized
- Enjoy solving problems and improving processes
- Can confidently communicate with production teams
- Believe food safety matters BIG time
- Know your way around GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or are eager to learn
- Are comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft tools
- Work well independently and with a team
- Have food manufacturing or bakery experience (bonus points)
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma required
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Laboratory Science, or related field preferred
- QA or food industry experience is highly valued
- HACCP Certification — or willingness to obtain it
- Knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals, and lab skills is a plus
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Fast-paced food manufacturing environment
- Team-focused culture
- Cleanliness and food safety are taken seriously
- Every day is different
- You get to help make products people love
Join the Team That Keeps Quality Delicious.
If you’re ready to protect food safety, champion quality, and make a real impact every day — apply now!