Food Quality Assurance Technician I

Royal Fresh Cuts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Fresh Cuts in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to ensure food safety and quality compliance in our production facility. You will report to the QA Manager/Supervisor and support GMP, SQF, and HACCP documentation, CCP/QCP verification, and data reporting on quality systems.

The role requires 1-2 years in a food processing setting, English proficiency, and willingness to work variable shifts; calibration and testing duties are included to maintain regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a food processing facility as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment calibration (thermometers, scales), basic chemical titration, and O2/CO2 headspace analyzer usage.
• Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, proportions, and dilutions to practical situations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, SQF, GMP, sanitation practices, ATP, and APC swabbing techniques.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to solve practical problems and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately report data on daily HACCP/Quality documents in Redzone and customer-facing documents.
• Verify CCPs and QCPs through microbiological analysis, titration, and other testing methods. Make informed decisions based on data and experience.
• Conduct sample collection, preparation, analytical testing, interpretation, recording, and reporting of analytical results within the appropriate quality system.
• Perform calibrations and equipment verifications to ensure accurate measurements. Assist with basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Conduct food safety and quality checks at required frequencies and ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in managing inventory for chemicals, PPE, and other quality utensils/tools.
• Assist in training production staff on GMP and GHP to ensure adherence to food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and SQF policies.
• Identify and resolve quality issues, making informed decisions and placing product on hold when necessary.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and management regarding quality and safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermometers

Scales

O2/CO2 headspace analyzer

Chemical titration

Job description

Royal Fresh Cuts in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to ensure food safety and quality compliance in our production facility. You will report to the QA Manager/Supervisor and support GMP, SQF, and HACCP documentation, CCP/QCP verification, and data reporting on quality systems.

The role requires 1-2 years in a food processing setting, English proficiency, and willingness to work variable shifts; calibration and testing duties are included to maintain regulatory compliance