Food Quality Assurance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Cacique Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I for the 3rd shift in Amarillo, TX. This entry-level role supports the QA team through inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include routine QC inspections, various tests, log maintenance, and assisting in COAs and audits. Strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or higher preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP and GMPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure specifications.
• Monitor GMP and HACCP adherence in production.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality data logs.
• Report deviations and non-conformances to QA leadership.
• Assist in preparing Certificates of Analysis and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain sanitation, records, swabbing and visual inspections.
• Escalate quality issues to team lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in training on food safety and quality protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product quality.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Lab equipment

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in food science/biology/chemistry or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cacique Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I for the 3rd shift in Amarillo, TX. This entry-level role supports the QA team through inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include routine QC inspections, various tests, log maintenance, and assisting in COAs and audits. Strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced production environment.