Food Quality Assurance Technician

HirefinderRPO; Canton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HirefinderRPO in the United States seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes inspections, testing, documentation, audits, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet company standards and customer requirements. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and FSMA is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing.
• Experience conducting inspections, testing, and quality evaluations.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Collect samples and conduct quality control testing.
• Evaluate appearance, texture, taste, and product specs.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, FSMA standards.
• Monitor processes and identify quality improvement opportunities.
• Document findings and prepare quality reports for management.
• Assist in internal audits and staff training on food safety.
• Verify calibration of testing equipment and maintain clean workplace.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Food Manufacturing

Production Quality Control

Inspections & Testing

Regulatory Standards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data-entry systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance within a food manufacturing environment.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that raw materials, production processes, and finished products meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing quality systems, food safety programs, inspections, testing, and process monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspections & Testing

• Conduct routine inspections of incoming raw materials, ingredients, work-in-process materials, and finished products.
• Collect product samples and perform quality control testing.
• Evaluate product characteristics such as appearance, texture, taste, and product specifications.
• Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer requirements.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Monitor production operations to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Verify adherence to:
• HACCP programs
• GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• FDA regulations
• USDA requirements
• FSMA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with temperature controls, hygiene practices, and sanitation procedures.

Process Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify quality concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate non-conformances and quality deviations.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety and product quality.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection, testing, and production records
• Document quality findings and compliance activities.
• Prepare reports and communicate quality issues to supervisors and management.
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation and recordkeeping.

Audits & Training

• Participate in internal quality audits and compliance inspections.
• Assess adherence to company quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in training production employees on food safety and quality procedures.

Equipment & Safety

• Verify testing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all workplace safety procedures, including proper PPE usage.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in:
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Food Manufacturing
• Production Quality Control
• Experience conducting inspections, testing, and quality evaluations within a food production environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems and regulatory standards.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of:
• HACCP programs
• GMP requirements
• FDA regulations
• USDA standards
• FSMA requirements
• Experience with quality documentation and reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data‑entry systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–60 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise levels that may require hearing protection.
• Ability to use computers and inspection equipment regularly.