Food Quality Assurance Technician

Watershed-Foods; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed-Foods is seeking a QA Technician to assure products are produced in a safe manner with GMP compliance. The role involves evaluating samples, recording data, and ensuring adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will conduct tests across production stages, train staff on proper food handling, and help maintain a clean, compliant facility. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and attentive to written instructions and processes.
• Adept in listening, teaching, and correcting improper food handling techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and consistent in holding self to high standards.
• Observant of changes in product quality.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests and audits throughout production stages to ensure ingredient, in-process, and finished product specifications.
• Record test data such as weight, temperature, moisture content, color, and quality indicators.
• Propose process improvement recommendations affecting product quality.
• Communicate quality or processing equipment issues to prevent irregularities in future batches.
• Review production documents and process checklists for completeness and accuracy.
• Train employees on GMP practices and enforce compliance.
• Maintain a clean work area to prevent contamination and safety hazards.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment for measurement accuracy.
• Provide back-up support for QA Manager when supervisor is absent.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Active listening

Teaching and corrective when needed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Watershed-Foods is seeking a QA Technician to assure products are produced in a safe manner with GMP compliance. The role involves evaluating samples, recording data, and ensuring adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will conduct tests across production stages, train staff on proper food handling, and help maintain a clean, compliant facility. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.