QA Technician: Frozen Foods, Food Safety & Audits

Nature; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Touch is seeking a detail-driven QA Technician to support hold and release, SOP writing, and internal audits in a fast-paced frozen food production environment. You will help ensure audit readiness and compliance with HACCP and CFIA-aligned standards.

As a team member reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will perform lab backup, sample materials for testing, and maintain accurate quality records while collaborating with warehouse and production staff.

Qualifications

• - 2+ years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in food manufacturing (frozen preferred).
• - Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, QA, or related field.
• - Experience with hold and release, SOP writing, and internal audits.
• - Working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards (SQF/BRCGS), and CFIA regulations.
• - Hands-on lab experience (microbiological sampling, pH, Brix, physical analysis).

Responsibilities

• Hold and release materials with traceability and proper dispositions.
• Write, review, and update SOPs and forms; maintain audit-ready records.
• Assist in planning and conducting internal audits and follow-up actions.
• Perform GMP inspections in production areas and support environmental monitoring.
• Conduct microbiological sampling and physical testing (pH, Brix).
• Provide lab backup and train QA/QC technicians; support shipment packaging.

Skills

Quality Assurance

SOP Writing

Internal Audits

HACCP

CFIA regulations

Laboratory testing

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nature's Touch is seeking a detail-driven QA Technician to support hold and release, SOP writing, and internal audits in a fast-paced frozen food production environment. You will help ensure audit readiness and compliance with HACCP and CFIA-aligned standards.

As a team member reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will perform lab backup, sample materials for testing, and maintain accurate quality records while collaborating with warehouse and production staff.