QA Specialist

JAC Recruitment; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid insurance (medical,Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking a QA Specialist in El Monte, CA to support food safety, QA programs, and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will work with suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to maintain labeling accuracy and audit readiness.

The role requires a strong background in HACCP/GMP, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities spanning inspections, labels, training, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Business-level English required; Japanese preferred by the employer.
• 3+ years in food safety, QA, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement HACCP, GMP, sanitation and allergen controls.
• Conduct food safety audits and supplier inspections; close out corrective actions.
• Maintain QA documentation: specs, COAs, lab results, audit certificates.
• Review labels and ingredients for US federal/state compliance.
• Research FDA/USDA/state regulatory requirements.
• Investigate customer quality complaints and implement CAPAs.
• Maintain and improve QA systems, SOPs and procedures across branches.
• Coordinate with FDA/USDA and local health departments during inspections.
• Provide QA and food safety training to employees.
• Support warehouse sanitation and pest control programs.
• Conduct lab testing for safety and quality verification.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sales, and internal teams; travel as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Education

BSc in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Position Summary

A leading Japanese food importer and distributor is seeking a QA Specialist to support food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities. This position will play a key role in maintaining food safety programs, ensuring product and labeling compliance, supporting audits, and working with suppliers and regulatory agencies.

POSITION TITLE

QA Specialist

Position Summary

A leading Japanese food importer and distributor is seeking a QA Specialist to support food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities. This position will play a key role in maintaining food safety programs, ensuring product and labeling compliance, supporting audits, and working with suppliers and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, food defense, recall, and supplier verification programs
• Conduct food safety audits and supplier inspections and follow up on corrective actions
• Maintain QA documentation, including product specifications, COAs, laboratory results, audit certificates, and food safety records
• Review imported product labels and ingredients for compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state regulations
• Research FDA, USDA, state, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Investigate customer quality complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain and improve quality management systems, SOPs, policies, and procedures across company branches
• Coordinate with FDA, USDA, local health departments, and other government agencies during inspections
• Develop and provide QA and food safety training to employees
• Support warehouse sanitation and pest control programs
• Conduct laboratory testing when necessary for food safety and quality verification
• Work closely with suppliers, sales teams, and internal departments on QA-related matters
• Travel to company branches and supplier locations as needed

Qualifications

• Business-level English required; business-level Japanese preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field strongly preferred
• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, and quality assurance procedures
• HACCP, GMP, or other quality system certifications are a plus
• Experience with food labeling, regulatory compliance, audits, and QA documentation preferred
• Strong documentation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Microsoft Business Central, SAP, or other ERP systems preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese food and beverage products is a plus

LOCATION

El Monte, CA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

SALARY

USD 72,000-92,000

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and other benefits

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