Lead QA Technician - Food Quality & Safety

Thomas Foods International, USA; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

Robust 401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Thomas Foods International, USA is seeking a QA Technician to lead quality improvements within the Quality Department. Reporting to the Quality Manager/Supervisor, you will perform inspections, support FSQA activities, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

This high-visibility role requires strong analytical skills, urgency, and collaboration with plant leaders. A bilingual English/Spanish ability is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2–4 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• 1–2 years in FSQA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Pre-Operational and Operational Inspections and document findings.
• Communicate Foreign Object discoveries and provide root cause identification and corrective action measures.
• Inspect returned goods, document findings, and provide disposition.
• Perform Shelf-Life testing and assist in sampling collection.
• Provide Chemically Lean testing results and fat testing.
• Execute ATP environmental swabbing in the facility (both food contact and non-food contact surfaces).

Skills

Food manufacturing knowledge

FSQA experience

Urgency / bias for action

Analytical / problem‑solving / time‑m5

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Thomas Foods International, USA is seeking a QA Technician to lead quality improvements within the Quality Department. Reporting to the Quality Manager/Supervisor, you will perform inspections, support FSQA activities, and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

This high-visibility role requires strong analytical skills, urgency, and collaboration with plant leaders. A bilingual English/Spanish ability is strongly preferred.