Food QA/QC Associate: Pallet Tag & Traceability Pro

Baumer Foods, Inc.; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baumer Foods, Inc. in Louisiana is seeking a qualified QC professional to confirm finished pallet readiness on the production floor, ensuring correct tagging, product identifiers, traceability data, and pallet condition.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to GMPs and food safety, with thorough documentation and the ability to elevate nonconformances. You will review QC paperwork, support internal and customer audits, and participate in cross-training to strengthen coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in food science, biology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of quality control experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, basic food safety principles, traceability/lot coding systems, scanning barcodes and tag verification, and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Verify each finished goods pallet is properly tagged and the barcode matches the product produced.
• Confirm pallet tag data is accurate: product/item number (SKU), product ID, traceability lot/date code, and correct cases per pallet.
• Verify pallet integrity and load stability; ensure pallets are not broken or unsafe.
• Inspect for cleanliness and food safety conditions (no debris/contamination; no evidence of pests).
• Place product on hold and elevate nonconformances immediately per procedure.
• Review QC paperwork for completeness, accuracy, and legibility; ensure corrections follow GDP.
• Ensure holds, deviations, rework, and nonconformance documentation are completed per procedure.
• Support investigations for coding/tagging errors and GMP concerns; assist with corrective actions.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections as directed.
• Cross-train with QC Supervisor, QC Technicians and QC Receiving Inspector to provide coverage and support business continuity.
• Perform other related quality control and food safety tasks as assigned by department managers.

Skills

Quality control

GMPs

Food safety

Barcode scanning

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED; coursework in food science

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

Baumer Foods, Inc. in Louisiana is seeking a qualified QC professional to confirm finished pallet readiness on the production floor, ensuring correct tagging, product identifiers, traceability data, and pallet condition.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to GMPs and food safety, with thorough documentation and the ability to elevate nonconformances. You will review QC paperwork, support internal and customer audits, and participate in cross-training to strengthen coverage.