Food Safety & Quality Specialist – QA Growth Track

Thistle Health Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health Inc. seeks a Food Safety & Quality Associate to perform standardized food safety and quality control checks, calibrate equipment, and ensure compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

You will train teams, support QC leads, and maintain thorough records in a fast-paced production environment. The role requires 2-3 years in food safety/quality, a valid Food Handler Certification, and strong communication to balance empathy with standards.

Qualifications

• AA degree in food safety & quality management or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Food Safety Specialist or Quality Technician in a food manufacturing environment required.
• Valid Food Handler Certification for state working in.
• Desire to grow into leadership positions and develop leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to balance empathy with direct feedback.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and train receiving teams on safety and QC procedures.
• Support QCs/leads in day-to-day food safety checks per preventive controls.
• Work with production line QCs to ensure complete record keeping.
• Assist with training on manufacturing equipment and sanitation programs.
• Verify adherence to Preventive Controls, CCPs, Allergen, and sanitation programs.
• Conduct internal audits and submit audit reports within timelines.

Skills

GMP compliance

Quality control

Record keeping

HACCP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Food Safety & Quality Management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Thermometers

pH meters

Scales

Audit software

Job description

Thistle Health Inc. seeks a Food Safety & Quality Associate to perform standardized food safety and quality control checks, calibrate equipment, and ensure compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

You will train teams, support QC leads, and maintain thorough records in a fast-paced production environment. The role requires 2-3 years in food safety/quality, a valid Food Handler Certification, and strong communication to balance empathy with standards.