Entry-Level Food QA Technician: Quality & Compliance

CACIQUE LLC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CACIQUE LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I in Amarillo, TX to help ensure our food products meet safety, quality and regulatory standards. This entry-level role supports the QA team by performing inspections, tests, and documentation throughout production.

Responsibilities include routine QC inspections of materials and finished goods, running microbiological, chemical and physical tests, recording results, preparing COAs and assisting audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a higher degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP and GMPs is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and data analysis; MS Office.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure specifications.
• Monitor production processes for GMP and HACCP adherence.
• Record inspection results and maintain logs of quality data.
• Report deviations to QA Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist in preparing COAs and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain sanitation, monitor records, and participate in swabbing and visual inspections.
• Escalate quality issues to team lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocols.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Laboratory data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in food science/biology/chemistry (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CACIQUE LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I in Amarillo, TX to help ensure our food products meet safety, quality and regulatory standards. This entry-level role supports the QA team by performing inspections, tests, and documentation throughout production.

Responsibilities include routine QC inspections of materials and finished goods, running microbiological, chemical and physical tests, recording results, preparing COAs and assisting audits and inspections.