Quality Asssurance Techinician

Elevation Foods; Tennessee Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a full-time, on-site role in East Tennessee. You will monitor production, run inspections of materials and finished goods, and document results to ensure safety standards are met.

You will partner with production teams to drive quality improvements and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have QA experience, knowledge of HACCP/GMP, and strong attention to detail with good communication skills for cross-functional

Qualifications

• Candidates should monitor, test, and verify product and process standards.
• Candidates should support internal audits, continuous improvement, and compliance with company policies.
• Candidates should interpret data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow procedures and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Perform routine inspections of raw materials and finished products.
• Verify adherence to procedures and document results.
• Support corrective actions when deviations occur and drive quality initiatives.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Quality Auditing

Quality Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Company Description

Elevation Foods was founded by experienced food leaders who share a passion for fresh flavors and high-quality ingredients, prepared simply at scale. The company specializes in culinary-driven prepared foods for leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators. With capabilities in kettle cooking, batch ovens, sous vide, mixing and filling, and innovative packaging, Elevation Foods delivers consistent, high-quality products. Industry leaders partner with Elevation Foods to meet evolving consumer demands and drive growth in their prepared foods categories and menu offerings.

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in East Tennessee, TN. This role is responsible for monitoring production processes to ensure products meet established quality and safety standards, performing routine inspections, and documenting results. Daily tasks include conducting quality checks on raw materials and finished products, verifying adherence to procedures, and supporting corrective actions when deviations occur. The technician collaborates with production and operations teams to implement quality initiatives, maintains accurate records for audits, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control and Quality Assurance to monitor, test, and verify product and process standards.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Auditing and Quality Management to support internal audits, continuous improvement, and compliance with company policies.
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP) and experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment and food safety is a must.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow standardized procedures and documentation requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional production teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or an associate degree in a related field is a plus.