FS QA/QC Technician

A. Duda & Sons, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. in Belle Glade, FL is seeking a FSQA/QC Technician to support food safety and quality programs at our facility.

This role ensures compliance with food safety practices, verifies product meets customer specifications, and confirms processing rooms meet standards prior to start-up and throughout production. The position requires high school diploma and 6+ months QA/QC or food safety experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 6+ months QA/QC or food safety experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and quality inspections during production.
• Enforce GMPs and food safety procedures; document non-compliance and corrective actions.
• Verify product quality, labeling, packaging, and date accuracy.
• Perform inventory age reports and collect product samples.
• Calibrate QA tools; monitor water systems, ATP swabs, and metal detection.
• Maintain accurate and organized food safety documentation.
• Collect environmental, equipment, water, and field samples as needed.
• Assist with investigations and follow-up on unusual occurrences.
• Support QA/QC operations at other Duda locations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUDA, established in 2006 to manage the company’s legacy fresh produce operations. Capitalizing on a tradition begun in 1926 of growing healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, Duda Farm Fresh Foods offers year-round availability of a wide range of products packed under the Dandy® brand. A full-service grower, packer, shipper, marketer, importer and exporter of farm fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh-cut vegetables, its operations are geographically diversified. The Florida-based corporation has production and shipping operations in Florida, California, Arizona, Michigan and Georgia with additional domestic and international locations.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a FSQA/QC Technician to support food safety and quality programs at our Belle Glade facility. This role ensures compliance with food safety practices, verifies product meets customer specifications, and confirms processing rooms meet standards prior to start-up and throughout production.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and quality inspections during production
• Enforce GMPs and food safety procedures; document non-compliance and corrective actions
• Verify product quality, labeling, packaging, and date accuracy
• Perform inventory age reports and collect product samples
• Calibrate QA tools; monitor water systems, ATP swabs, and metal detection
• Maintain accurate and organized food safety documentation
• Collect environmental, equipment, water, and field samples as needed
• Assist with investigations and follow-up on unusual occurrences
• Support QA/QC operations at other Duda locations as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 6+ months QA/QC or food safety experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
• English required; bilingual Spanish preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–80 lbs
• Repetitive bending, standing, and walking
• Field and facility work required
• Travel to other locations may be required

All applicants must be able to pass a physical, drug test, criminal background check and have valid driver license. The individual should have a great attitude and the ability to learn new things while keeping the interest of our company a priority. We offer an excellent benefit package as part of our total compensation including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holiday pay and much more. For more information about A. Duda and Sons, Inc., please visit our website www.duda.com.