QA Lead Technician - 2nd Shift, Food Quality

Fresh Express, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express, Inc. is seeking a QA Lead with a background as a QA Technician to join a fast-paced production team. The role centers on sampling, testing, documentation, and ensuring specifications are met across production stages.

You will analyze chlorine, pH, rinse temperature, metal detection, shelf-life sampling, and seal integrity while upholding SOPs, GMP, and food safety practices. Overtime and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) required.
• Read/interpret English safety rules and product specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports and emails in English.
• Ability to upload information into portable tablets/ATP units.
• Must work in a cold, wet production environment.
• Overtime including weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Routine sampling and testing of products at various production stages.
• Identify, communicate, and document out-of-spec samples.
• Make adjustments to ensure specifications are met and recheck after adjustments.
• Analyze chlorine testing (Total and free), pH, rinse water temp, metal detector verification, and other QA checks.
• Evaluate seal integrity, shelf-life sampling, and blend ratios.
• Document all results and actions; monitor equipment condition and calibration.
• Enforce SOPs, GMP, and food safety practices with peers; support safety culture and LOTO.
• Provide backup coverage for other unit positions as needed; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read & interpret English documents

Write routine reports

Upload data to tablets/ATP units

Work in cold/wet environment

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Overtime including weekends/holidays

Education

QA Technician experience 2–3 years

Job description

Fresh Express, Inc. is seeking a QA Lead with a background as a QA Technician to join a fast-paced production team. The role centers on sampling, testing, documentation, and ensuring specifications are met across production stages.

You will analyze chlorine, pH, rinse temperature, metal detection, shelf-life sampling, and seal integrity while upholding SOPs, GMP, and food safety practices. Overtime and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.