Food Quality Assurance Technician

Young Professionals of Henderson County; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ALULA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support QA and food safety programs. The role includes routine inspections, lab testing, documentation, and reporting quality concerns to ensure compliance with regulations. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with an on-site location in Brevard, NC. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with QA experience or a related degree/certification with some experience, and a strong attention to detail with basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus at least one year of experience in quality assurance, inspections, or manufacturing operations.
• A degree or certification in a closely related field, plus at least six months of experience in quality assurance, inspections, or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of company quality policies and standards (QMS, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, allergen controls, OSHA, USDA, 21 CFR Part 111).
• Follow procedures for document control, calibration, corrective actions, nonconforming products, food safety, and sanitation.
• Perform routine inspections of incoming materials, packaging, in-process products, and finished goods to verify specifications.
• Verify product identification, labeling, packaging integrity, and required production documentation.
• Collect and maintain product samples per procedures.
• Identify and report quality concerns and nonconforming products.
• Perform routine laboratory testing (ATP, allergen, sanitizer concentration, moisture, bulk density, product performance).
• Conduct environmental sampling, microbial monitoring, and air plate testing.
• Prepare and ship samples to external laboratories as needed.
• Maintain quality records and calibration stickers; use systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Review incoming ingredient documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain supporting documentation (SDS, Kosher certifications, supplier compliance).

Skills

Quality inspections

Documentation

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related degree or certification

Job description

ALULA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support QA and food safety programs. The role includes routine inspections, lab testing, documentation, and reporting quality concerns to ensure compliance with regulations. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with an on-site location in Brevard, NC. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with QA experience or a related degree/certification with some experience, and a strong attention to detail with basic