Quality Associate/Technician - Weekend Shift

SST Direct

Hackettstown (NJ)

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USD 26.000 - 36.000

Tempo pieno

2 giorni fa

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Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Team-based culture

Employee product perks

Descrizione del lavoro

SST Direct is seeking a Quality Associate/Technician in Hackettstown, NJ, to join a growing food manufacturing partner. The role focuses on ensuring food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing processes.

The QA Technician will perform product testing, inspections, and documentation, supporting HACCP, SQF, FDA, and FSMA standards while maintaining accurate records and continuous improvement initiatives.

Competenze

Strong attention to detail with documentation

Mansioni

Perform in-process and finished product quality testing
Inspect incoming raw materials and ingredients for quality and specifications
Monitor production temperatures and storage areas
Conduct GMP inspections to ensure food safety and sanitation
Verify allergen control procedures and cross-contamination risks
Maintain quality control logs and traceability documentation

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Documentation

Data entry

Mathematical interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Strumenti

Quality testing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Quality Associate/Technician

Direct Hire Opportunity | Superior Skilled Trades

Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Pay: $19.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday

1st shift (6 AM to 6 PM)
2nd shift (6 AM to 6 PM)

Job Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a growing food manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join its team in Hackettstown, NJ.

This position is responsible for ensuring food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and an interest in quality assurance within a food production environment.

The QA Technician will perform product testing, conduct facility inspections, monitor production processes, and support food safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform in-process and finished product quality testing, including moisture, peroxide, and free fatty acid (FFA) testing.
Inspect incoming raw materials and ingredients to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
Monitor and document production temperatures, including fryers, coolers, and storage areas.
Conduct routine GMP inspections throughout production and warehouse areas to ensure food safety and sanitation standards are maintained.
Verify allergen control procedures and identify potential cross-contamination risks.
Perform environmental monitoring, sampling, and sanitation verification as required.
Identify nonconforming products, initiate product holds, and assist with product evaluations and release procedures.
Investigate customer quality complaints by reviewing production records, traceability documentation, and retained samples.
Perform and document calibration checks on scales, thermometers, and other quality testing equipment.
Conduct routine glass and brittle plastic inspections to identify potential contamination hazards.
Maintain accurate quality control logs, inspection reports, testing records, and product traceability documentation.
Identify equipment deficiencies, submit maintenance work orders, and verify corrective actions are completed.
Support internal and external food safety audits and ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, FDA, and FSMA requirements.
Communicate quality concerns, food safety issues, and corrective action recommendations to management and production teams.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and production environment.
Participate in required training and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality concerns and maintain accurate documentation.
Basic computer skills, including data entry, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Basic mathematical skills and the ability to interpret testing results and production data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and quality teams.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as operational needs require.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to reliably commute to Hackettstown, NJ.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in quality assurance, quality control, food manufacturing, or a related production environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, SQF, or FDA food safety regulations.
Experience performing product inspections, quality testing, or maintaining quality documentation.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation procedures, and manufacturing quality standards.
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
Candidates with an interest in food science, manufacturing, or product quality are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders in a manufacturing facility.
Comfortable working in hot, humid, wet, and industrial production environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hearing protection, face shields, respirators, and protective clothing when necessary.

Benefits