Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary

As a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring food safety and quality programs, performing inspections and testing, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring products are manufactured according to company specifications. The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician will work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality concerns while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards at all times.
• Handle both raw and cooked food products safely.
• Complete and maintain accurate quality assurance documentation.
• Support supplier and third-party food safety audits, including BRC audits.
• Perform laboratory testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including:
  • Product color evaluation
  • pH testing
  • Water activity (aW) testing
• Collect product samples for in-house and third-party laboratory testing.
• Communicate food safety and quality concerns with multiple departments.
• Verify compliance with customer, legal, and company product specifications.
• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational inspections.
• Report out-of-specification (OOS) results and place products on hold when necessary.
• Verify proper operation of X-ray equipment, metal detectors, and scales.
• Perform production line inspections and routine product checks.
• Complete daily data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits.
• Assist with monthly facility inspections and inventory stock rotation audits.
• Support food safety programs and prerequisite systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• PCQI and/or HACCP Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, food manufacturing, or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and write English fluently.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 pounds or more.
• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach.
• Climb ladders, platform steps, or ship ladders when required.
• Work in a manufacturing environment handling food products.

If you're ready to make an impact as a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician, apply today! We are looking for dependable professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality. The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician is an essential role that helps ensure every product meets the expectations of our customers and quality standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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