Food Quality Assurance Technician — 2nd Shift

Reser's Fine Foods; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods in Topeka, KS seeks a QA professional to monitor critical process control points and document food safety issues for corrective actions. The role emphasizes HACCP adherence, record keeping, and collaboration with operations to maintain product quality.

The candidate will assist with inspections, verify environmental conditions, and participate in hold/cooling tag processes. Strong English communication and basic software skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports food safety or quality issues and supports corrective actions.
• Assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment.
• Perform process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points.
• Contribute to determination of corrective actions when checks fail.
• Verify facility environment conditions (temperature, sanitizers, etc.).
• Complete Hold Tags and Cooling Tags to isolate non-conforming goods.
• Conduct and document daily product reviews and evaluate sensory attributes.
• Maintain records and documentation using proper protocols.
• Support HACCP and other programs as assigned.
• Follow HACCP plans and training.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading and writing documentation

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Science-related associate degree

1+ years QA experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Reser's Fine Foods in Topeka, KS seeks a QA professional to monitor critical process control points and document food safety issues for corrective actions. The role emphasizes HACCP adherence, record keeping, and collaboration with operations to maintain product quality.

The candidate will assist with inspections, verify environmental conditions, and participate in hold/cooling tag processes. Strong English communication and basic software skills are required.