Safety & Quality Control Technician

The Safety & Quality Control Technician supports daily workplace safety, food safety, and quality control activities throughout Yancey’s Fancy facilities. This hands-on role helps ensure employees follow company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and food safety requirements. Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections, documenting safety concerns and workplace accidents, maintaining records, and reporting issues to management to help maintain a safe and quality-focused work environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct routine workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, and quality inspections.

· Monitor production and facility operations for compliance with company policies, GMPs, SOPs, and HACCP procedures.

· Report and document workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and other safety incidents promptly.

· Assist with accident and incident investigations, documentation, and follow-up corrective actions.

· Identify and report potential workplace hazards and food safety concerns to management.

· Monitor proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe work practices.

· Assist with food safety monitoring, quality checks, and accurate completion of required records and documentation.

· Help maintain organized records for inspections, incidents, training, audits, and corrective actions.

· Support employee awareness of workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.

· Report quality or food safety deviations and assist with corrective actions as directed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

· Previous experience in food manufacturing, quality control, workplace safety, or a related field preferred.

· Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety practices is a plus.

· OSHA or HACCP training/certification preferred but not required.

· Basic computer skills and ability to complete accurate records and reports.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report safety or quality concerns.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with employees and management.

· Professional attitude, dependable work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality.

· Must follow all Yancey’s Fancy policies and food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to bend, stretch, reach, grasp, hold, and carry materials as needed.

· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

· Ability to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours per day.

· Ability to work in varying temperatures depending on department needs.

· Ability to enter and inspect production and warehouse areas while following required safety and food safety procedures.