Quality Assurance Technician

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and food safety. This role focuses on the review and maintenance of label and product specification sheets, verification of regulatory standards (USDA/FDA), and daily QA tasks within a certified SQF facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of food labeling regulations, ingredient declarations, allergen management, and quality documentation within a food manufacturing environment - preferably with experience in pasta or dry food products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Label & Spec Sheet Management:
• • Review and approve packaging labels for compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, including nutritional panels, ingredient statements, and allergen declarations.
  • Maintain and update product specification sheets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with formulation and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Production teams to support new product launches and label development.
• Quality Assurance Duties:
• • Conduct daily inspections of production areas to ensure GMPs, sanitation, and food safety practices are followed.
  • Perform in-process and finished product quality checks (moisture, weight, temperature, appearance, etc.).
  • Monitor and document CCPs and CPs in accordance with HACCP and food safety plans.
• Regulatory & Certification Compliance:
• • Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and SQF standards, including proper documentation, traceability, and internal audits.
  • Assist in preparation for third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Maintain quality records, including COAs, deviation reports, non-conformance logs, and corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• • Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and safety.
  • Support training efforts for QA programs, GMPs, and food safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of QA experience in a food manufacturing environment (pasta/dry foods preferred).
• Strong understanding of FDA and USDA labeling regulations.
• Experience working in SQF-certified facilities; HACCP certification a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with QA software systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Working Conditions:

• Split between production floor and office environment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, ingredients, and allergens.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding, quality-focused company
• Collaborative and food-passionate culture
• Commitment to food safety and excellence