QA Specialist: HACCP & Food Safety Compliance

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. in El Monte, California seeks a QA Specialist to ensure food safety programs and regulatory compliance. You will prevent contamination, maintain traceability, and protect brand integrity across all products and processes.

Responsibilities include implementing HACCP, auditing suppliers, maintaining QA records, and coordinating with agencies. A Bachelor’s in Food Science is preferred and 3+ years in QA is desired. Travel to branches and office duties are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in food science or related field.
• 3+ years of food safety or quality assurance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP; training certification a plus.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Dynamics BC, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Implement HACCP and prerequisite programs for storage and distribution.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain QA documents including specs, certificates, and audit records.
• Lead warehouse sanitation and pest control programs.
• Train QA staff and develop QA training materials.
• Coordinate with agencies during inspections; support branch QA needs.
• Travel to all company branches to support QA initiatives.

Skills

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Dynamics BC

SAP

Job description

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. in El Monte, California seeks a QA Specialist to ensure food safety programs and regulatory compliance. You will prevent contamination, maintain traceability, and protect brand integrity across all products and processes.

Responsibilities include implementing HACCP, auditing suppliers, maintaining QA records, and coordinating with agencies. A Bachelor’s in Food Science is preferred and 3+ years in QA is desired. Travel to branches and office duties are included.