Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Thistle Health Inc.; Orchard View (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Associate in New Jersey to join our Quality Assurance team. You will perform standardized safety and quality checks, calibrate equipment, and support preventative controls across production lines.

You will train receiving and production teams on food safety procedures, assist with audits, and help maintain compliant record-keeping and sanitation programs while upholding GMP and SQF standards.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Food Safety & quality management or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in food safety/quality.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification for state of New Jersey.
• Strong communication and leadership aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and support preventive controls in daily QA activities.
• Train receiving teams on food safety and quality procedures.
• Assist QCs/leads with day-to-day safety checks and record keeping.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with standards (GMP, SQF).
• Support sanitation programs and calibration of critical equipment.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

GMPs

Auditing

Calibration

Education

Associate of Arts in Food Safety & Quality

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Calibration equipment

Analytical instruments

Job description

Thistle is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Associate in New Jersey to join our Quality Assurance team. You will perform standardized safety and quality checks, calibrate equipment, and support preventative controls across production lines.

You will train receiving and production teams on food safety procedures, assist with audits, and help maintain compliant record-keeping and sanitation programs while upholding GMP and SQF standards.