Food Safety, Quality, & Regulatory Technician

Morton Salt, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking a Food Safety, Quality, & Regulatory Technician to monitor product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production stages at Cape Canaveral, FL.

The role emphasizes HACCP and GMP adherence, data logging, and routine inspections to ensure legality and authenticity of all products. The FSQR Technician will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform calibrations on lab equipment, and maintain documentation while upholding safety standards in a

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years lab experience preferred, with HACCP/GMP/GFSI familiarity.
• Proficient with MS Office and data logging; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of equipment, materials, and processes.
• Perform routine HACCP inspections and regulatory checks.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and document data logs.
• Validate analytical test methods and test in-process products.
• Ensure safety, quality, and authenticity of products throughout production.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GMPs knowledge

GFSI knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Laboratory calibration equipment

Job description

Food Safety, Quality, & Regulatory Technician

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: FOODS002742

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, USA

Description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The FSQR Technician is accountable for testing and inspecting products/processes at various stages of production. Evaluates statistical data for reasonability to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products. Ensures food safety, legality, quality, and authenticity of all products produced.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of equipment, materials, and processes.
• Conduct routine HACCP (FSP) inspections.
• Conduct plant inspections of products and processes, as the FSQR Manager prescribes.
• Perform calibration of laboratory and foreign material detection equipment, where applicable.
• Complete analytical test method validation studies.
• Responsible for analytical testing of in-process and finished product testing according to prescribed procedures and data logging into the database.
• Test incoming materials and ingredients according to the testing schedule.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner, observing all EHS standards and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Performs and maintains legible preventative maintenance records for all laboratory equipment on a prescribed basis.
• Maintain FSQR document storage and backup system.
• Provide backup support for other FSQR technicians on an as-needed basis (including vacation/absence coverage).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related lab experience is preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Highly self-motivated, high energy, and able to work independently as a team contributor and collaborator, show initiative, and drive positive changes in systems, processes, and culture.
• Strong knowledge of the International Safety Protocol (ISP) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Standards, and Regulatory Requirements of FDA, FSMA, and HACCP Programs.
• Ability to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable local/state/federal regulations.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage conflict in a stressful environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced and challenging site environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels throughout the Morton Salt organization as well as internal and external staff, government authorities, auditors, customers, and vendors, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• This position requires knowledge of industrial sites and may involve outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions. Protective gear is required as needed.
• This role may also require addressing urgent issues outside regular business hours. Employees will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibrations.
• The noise level is typically moderate.
• Frequent exposure to industrial operations such as temperature changes, dust derived from processing, moving machinery and equipment such as front-end loader/forklift, and moisture.
• Light to moderate physical lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds without assistance when required.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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