First Shift QA Technician — Food Safety & Process Quality

freshexpress; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

freshexpress is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 1st Shift (5:00AM - Until Finish) to monitor production lines, collect samples, and document QA activities. You will work with sanitation on pre-op releases, perform in-line checks, and assist with lab duties as needed to uphold quality and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a collaborative, positive team attitude to ensure customer satisfaction and reliable product

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and follow GMP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and address line issues during pre-op procedures.
• Release lines in collaboration with sanitation after pre-ops.
• Perform in-line checks on a design-time schedule and document results.
• Collect samples for process control testing and document findings.
• Assist lab duties including enrichments as directed.
• Verify packaging integrity with seal checks.
• Collect controlled samples from each production run.
• Monitor and document GMP violations within the facility.
• Assist QA management with foreign material inspections and sample tests.
• Train on all areas for the assigned shift and communicate defects.
• Identify and address food safety hazards appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team player

Computer/iPad proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

MS Office

Job description

freshexpress is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 1st Shift (5:00AM - Until Finish) to monitor production lines, collect samples, and document QA activities. You will work with sanitation on pre-op releases, perform in-line checks, and assist with lab duties as needed to uphold quality and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a collaborative, positive team attitude to ensure customer satisfaction and reliable product