QA Technician II

Thompson First Group is seeking a QA Technician II for a direct hire opportunity with a growing food and beverage manufacturing company.

The QA Technician II is a skilled quality professional responsible for supporting food safety, quality assurance, HACCP compliance, and product release activities within a food manufacturing environment. This position serves as a resource for production personnel and QA staff while helping ensure products meet all quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform GMP audits and pre-operational inspections throughout the facility.
• Monitor and verify HACCP and Critical Control Point (CCP) activities.
• Approve and release finished products and incoming raw materials.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and finished product quality analysis.
• Verify product labeling, ink coding, packaging, and specification compliance.
• Perform and oversee metal detector inspections and monitoring activities.
• Investigate product non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Support SQF and food safety program requirements.
• Train and mentor QA Technicians and production employees on quality and food safety procedures.
• Assist Research & Development with new product introductions and recipe development.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Compile and communicate daily quality reports and production summaries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and food safety.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with company policies, procedures, and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of quality assurance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety systems.
• Experience performing inspections, audits, and quality evaluations independently.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and make sound decisions regarding product disposition.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Work Environment:

This position is based in a food manufacturing environment and requires frequent time spent on the production floor. Candidates should be comfortable working around food processing equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and sanitation chemicals while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

**Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation