Food Quality Assurance Technician | Microbiology & GMP

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. in Auburndale, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform testing, sampling, and corrective actions under USDA guidelines. You will work with production to identify root causes and apply solutions on a 12-hour shift, ensuring compliance and accurate paperwork.

The role requires strong documentation, data analysis, knowledge of GMP/food safety, and the ability to train new employees while maintaining excellent attendance and flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1–3 years QA experience in a food plant preferred.
• Vocational School or some college courses preferred.
• Excellent oral and written skills; document findings clearly.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; work with managers and floor staff.
• Able to work flexible hours and shifts (afternoon/nights) including weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP programs and Quality Systems.
• Experience with computers for data collection and analysis.
• Fully trained in microbiological sampling techniques; able to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily checks of finished products and provides feedback to QA and production.
• Where specifications are not met, place product on hold and record results.
• Conducts inspections and enforces good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Obtain samples and perform analytical testing; compare to standards.
• Calibrate lab instruments and prepare chemical solutions.
• Inspect areas for GMP and sanitation; ensure compliance with USDA QA program.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Vocational school or some college

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Refractometer

Viscometer

Colorimeter

Centrifuges

pH meter

Electronic balance

Titration equipment

Laboratory glassware

Autoclave

Job description

Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. in Auburndale, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform testing, sampling, and corrective actions under USDA guidelines. You will work with production to identify root causes and apply solutions on a 12-hour shift, ensuring compliance and accurate paperwork.

The role requires strong documentation, data analysis, knowledge of GMP/food safety, and the ability to train new employees while maintaining excellent attendance and flexibility for shifts.