Food Quality Assurance Specialist – Early Shift, Weekend Availability

Olli Salumeria; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Olli Salumeria in Oceanside, CA seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect products across production stages and ensure quality standards are met. Responsibilities include pre-op and in-process inspections, CCP testing, HACCP compliance, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in food QA, a High School Diploma, and strong attention to detail. Expect teamwork, adherence to SOPs, and occasional overtime with a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 3+ years experience in Quality Assurance roles in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operational and operation inspection of equipment, facility, product, and personnel.
• Perform environmental sampling and swabbing events as required.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA and company policies; communicate deviations and corrective actions.
• Interface with USDA FSIS and other quality teams; communicate inspection requests and corrective actions.
• Conduct and document Critical Control Point testing; verify limits are met.
• Release products from QA HOLD when CCPs are within limits.
• Monitor HACCP plan daily and provide training resources as needed.
• Perform in-process quality checks (metal detectors, weight checks, label verifications).
• Verify QA personnel and line checks; implement corrective actions for non-conformities.
• Test product characteristics to ensure safety and quality; minimize waste.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring results with departments; sample collection and testing as required.
• Prepare and communicate documentation for deviations and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality standards

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Verbal & written instructions

Minimal supervision

Interpersonal skills

Attendance & dependability

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Olli Salumeria in Oceanside, CA seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect products across production stages and ensure quality standards are met. Responsibilities include pre-op and in-process inspections, CCP testing, HACCP compliance, and environmental monitoring.

The role requires 3+ years in food QA, a High School Diploma, and strong attention to detail. Expect teamwork, adherence to SOPs, and occasional overtime with a fast-paced production environment.