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Quality Assurance Technician (Food Production)

StaffManagement
Dayton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026

Staff Management Group is seeking a temp-to-perm Quality Assurance Technician (Food Production) for our client in Dayton, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.


Schedule:

  • 1st Shift: 7:30AM - 4PM


Pay Rate:

  • $21 / hour 


Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician (Food Production) is a temp-to-perm position, responsible for the quality, food safety, and esthetics of the product. The QC technicians follow through on set processes and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality standards


Why Apply?

✅ Temp-to-Perm

Consistent 1st shift schedule

✅ Competitive pay at $21/hr

✅ Work in a clean, structured production environment

✅ Opportunity to grow within food manufacturing


Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for monitoring and programming critical control points (CCP).
  • Responsible for monitoring product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
  • Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and Documentation.
  • Ensures the proper recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
  • Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices.
  • Ensures and educates employees on food safety and SQF standards.
  • Comply with all food safety regulations--HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.
  • Perform plant food safety audits and determine food safety hazards or areas to improve in the plant and process
  • Conduct daily product evaluation.


What We’re Looking For:

  • At least 3 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs
  • Fluent in English with clear communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, thorough, and able to stay focused while working independently
  • Ability to work well with a team and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working full shifts, including overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs when required
  • High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree or higher in a science-related field is a plus)


Additional Information:

Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.


About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey’s leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!


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