Food Quality Assurance Technician — Closing Shift

Cut Fruit Express, Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure all products meet safety, quality, and company standards across raw materials, processing, finished product, and shipping.

The role often serves as the main quality contact on the floor during closing shifts. Responsibilities include inspecting incoming products, calibrating equipment, documenting notes and samples, training staff on GMPs and SOPs, and providing quality support to production

Qualifications

• 1+ year of quality assurance experience in a production facility, preferably in food production
• Ability to document information clearly and legibly
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic QA recordkeeping
• Understanding of quality control concepts and company standards
• HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or USDA experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Uphold food safety and quality requirements at all times
• Inspect incoming products against specifications
• Perform plant inspections and process checks (e.g., wash water pH and temperature)
• Check finished product for quality and conformance to specifications
• Calibrate equipment according to schedule
• Verify products are made to specification and on time, following SOPs
• Document processing notes and sample records accurately
• Collect samples for in-house and outside-lab testing
• Train new and existing employees on GMPs, quality SOPs and product specs
• Provide quality support to the production team
• Work safely and follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality QA experience

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SOPs

GMPs

HACCP/SQF/PCQI knowledge

Job description

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure all products meet safety, quality, and company standards across raw materials, processing, finished product, and shipping.

The role often serves as the main quality contact on the floor during closing shifts. Responsibilities include inspecting incoming products, calibrating equipment, documenting notes and samples, training staff on GMPs and SOPs, and providing quality support to production