Food Safety and Quality Technician

Tharp Consulting; Dundas (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician to support safe, high-quality food production in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, based in Dundas, MN. The role focuses on conducting routine inspections, sampling, and lab testing to verify compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory standards.

You will document findings, maintain quality records, and assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food safety systems and compliance requirements (HACCP, GMPs, regulatory standards).
• Proficiency in performing inspections and sampling procedures and interpreting test results.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing to verify compliance with internal standards, HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Document findings and maintain accurate, complete quality and food safety records.
• Assist with root cause investigations and support corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Partner with operations to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Food safety

Inspection sampling

Documentation

Collaboration

Job description

Food Safety & Quality Technician supports safe, high-quality food production in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing to verify compliance with internal standards, HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Document findings and maintain accurate, complete quality and food safety records.
• Assist with root cause investigations and support corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Partner with operations to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of food safety systems and compliance requirements (HACCP, GMPs, regulatory standards).
• Proficiency in performing inspections and sampling procedures and interpreting test results.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement.