Food Quality Assurance Specialist - Safety & Compliance

Staffing Service USA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Service USA seeks a detail‑oriented Food Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing food manufacturing team. You will ensure raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished products meet safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with production, sanitation, and QA teams to resolve issues and maintain documentation. The role offers exposure to HACCP, GMP, SQF, FSMA compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or certification in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, FSMA, or ISO 22000 standards is a plus.
• Experience with lab testing and quality documentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling, inspections, and testing of materials and products.
• Document findings, investigate deviations, and assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain vendor documentation to support SQF and FSMA compliance.
• Coordinate product sensory evaluations and report results to QA Manager.
• Handle quality holds and track product status in ERP/Smartsheet.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree/certificate in Food Science or related

Tools

ERP systems

Smartsheet

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Staffing Service USA seeks a detail‑oriented Food Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing food manufacturing team. You will ensure raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished products meet safety and quality standards.

You will work closely with production, sanitation, and QA teams to resolve issues and maintain documentation. The role offers exposure to HACCP, GMP, SQF, FSMA compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.