Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Tampa, FL

Industry: F&B Manufacturing

The Company:

Our client is a growing international food manufacturing organization with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, the company specializes in ingredient manufacturing, dry blending, and specialty product development.

With a strong commitment to employee development and internal growth opportunities, the organization offers a collaborative environment where team members can expand their technical knowledge and build long-term careers within food safety, quality, and manufacturing operations.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Quality Control Technician to support food safety and quality operations at their Tampa facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing a career in food safety and quality assurance.

This role offers unique cross-functional exposure beyond traditional food manufacturing. The successful candidate will work closely with both production and Research & Development teams, supporting quality activities related to dry blending ingredients, formulations, and specialty products used within the cosmetic industry.

The company is looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality checkpoints throughout production processes
• Ensure compliance with HACCP plans, GMP requirements, and SQF program standards
• Conduct allergen control checks, sanitation verifications, and pre-operational inspections
• Support traceability programs and maintain accurate production documentation
• Partner with the Research & Development team to support quality control activities for specialty and cosmetic-related products
• Assist with the evaluation and testing of dry blending ingredients, including raw material verification and in-process quality checks
• Support product development trials and scale-up activities by providing quality oversight
• Document findings and communicate feedback to support product optimization and compliance initiatives
• Perform in-process and finished product inspections to ensure products meet specifications
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances or quality deviations
• Maintain quality records, inspection logs, and monitoring reports accurately and consistently
• Conduct environmental and sanitation monitoring activities as required
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation in accordance with regulatory and SQF requirements
• Record inspection results, CCP monitoring data, and corrective actions clearly and accurately
• Assist with internal audits and third-party audit preparation activities

Ideal Qualifications & Competencies:

• 1–3 years of experience within a food manufacturing, quality control, or food safety environment preferred
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP programs considered a strong asset
• Experience maintaining quality documentation and records preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, dependable, and able to consistently follow procedures
• Comfortable working collaboratively with both production and quality teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or similar systems
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Post-secondary education in food science, biology, or a related discipline considered an asset, but not required

Additional Information

Our client values attitude, accountability, and a willingness to learn. Candidates who take pride in producing high-quality work, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and are eager to grow within the industry are encouraged to apply.