The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at
The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications. This role will help drive
operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs,
monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company’s and our customers’ high
standards for production. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
This posting is for AM 12 hour shift. 5 PM to 5 AM.
The work pattern is 4 days on 3 days off, 3 days on 4 days off with that pattern alternating. Every other weekend is off.
Responsibilities
Test and release finished product samples
Monitor key processing Critical Control Points
Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels
Inspect finished goods packaging
Collect retain samples
Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use
Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results
Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks
Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings
Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills
Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance,
Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development
Ability to use a computer and tablet
Must speak, read and write English
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Physical requirements
Move/Lift up to 50lbs
Stands most of the day
Works in Cold Room 25-50% of the time
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment
Benefits
We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); plus a great working environment, a culture of trust and
growth opportunities for our employees.