Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Bento; Bethard (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Diversity & Inclusion

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Bento seeks a Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician for our Garland, TX facility. This full-time role supports QA policies, food safety compliance, and product quality through on-floor checks and audits.

You will assist supervisors with GMP/HACCP adherence, maintain records, and coordinate training. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and computer literacy are essential for success in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Leadership experience in a Food Processing facility preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety policies and product quality standards are met in the plant.
• Assist front-line supervision with GMP and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain QA processes focusing on safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform random on-floor quality checks and internal audits for FDA standards.
• Conduct audits in plant and warehouse to ensure company standards.
• Coordinate food safety and quality control training sessions.
• Maintain HACCP records, review actions, and update SOPs.
• Collect and send microbiological and chemical samples for lab tests.
• Ensure supplier information is up-to-date and finished product specs meet QA standards.
• Execute factory audits and investigate non-conformances to drive improvements.
• Conduct investigations to resolve non-compliant issues and apply learnings.

Skills

Food Safety

Leadership

Communication

Organization

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Bilingual assets (EN/ES)

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science

Job description

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician

Full Time Coordinator Garland, TX, US

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

Texas Food Factory: Unit 14, 520 Shepherd Drive, Garland, Texas 75042 | Wednesday to Monday: 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM / 8:00 AM to 5:00PM or Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM / 8:00 AM to 5:00PM

Responsibilities

• The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring food safety policies are being adhered to and product quality standards are being met in our Food Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist the front-line supervisory staff in ensuring adherence to GMP and HACCP program compliance.
• Ensure the manufacturing processes and facilities of the company meet quality standards with emphasis on product safety, sanitation, environmental awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures product quality through random on-floor quality checks; ensure the facility meet FDA standard by regular internal audit.
• Perform routine audits in the plant & warehouse to ensure that company standards are met.
• Responsible for Food safety and quality control training class and schedule.
• Responsible for HACCP records keeping, review, verification, and corrective actions. Updates or assists in the revisions of SOPs and specifications as required.
• Responsible for collecting and sending microbiological and chemical samples for lab test and verify that the results comply with the standards.
• Ensure supplier information updated and the material received follow company's QA standards. Ensure finished product specification, microbiological and chemical integrity.
• Perform audits of the factory (i.e. daily pre-operational checks, internal audits, etc.).
• Conducts in-depth investigations to assist in resolving non-compliant product or practice, in a timely fashion and applies findings to improve the process.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Public Health or Biological Science.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• HACCP plant experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience preferably in a Food Processing facility.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines & pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish an asset

Why you should join our team:

• Full-Time starting immediately $21.00/hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.