Quality Assurance Associate - Food Manufacturing

Express Employment Professionals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform routine QA monitoring of incoming materials, in-line production, and finished products in a food processing setting. You will maintain test records, report deviations, and support sanitation and GMP compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent with basic algebra. You will work with multiple departments under supervision to ensure quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a related food processing environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; basic algebra understanding.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QA monitoring, record-keeping, reporting and related activities per company/customer standards.
• Review QA monitoring results for conformance and report deviations to supervisors/managers.
• Oversee in-line sanitation and GMP adherence; provide guidance on proper sanitation and sanitary handling practices.
• Conduct non-routine QA tests for special projects as assigned by QA Supervisor or GM.
• Perform inspections of warehouse areas for sanitation and GMP compliance; report deficiencies.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

QA Monitoring

HACCP

GMPs

Record Keeping

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Basic Function: Perform routine quality testing and monitoring of:

• Incoming raw materials
• In-line production/product
• Finished products
• Plant sanitation/GMPs

Keep accurate records of all monitoring and test results. Promptly report any non-compliance with established company standards to UCS Production and QA Supervisor, Leads and or Management when necessary.

Duties

• Perform routine QA and HACCP monitoring, record-keeping, reporting and associated activities, as established by existing Company and/or customer standards and specifications, including but not limited to finfish steaking, filleting, regrading and boxing; crab cutting, grading; roe processing, etc.
• Review QA monitoring/testing results for conformance to Company standards or customer standards and/specifications; promptly reporting any deviations from such standards to UCS Production and QA Supervisor, Leads and or Management when necessary.
• Actively monitor in-line sanitation and employee GMPs.; Provide instructions to employees on proper sanitation and/sanitary food handling practices as necessary.
• Perform non-routine QA monitoring tests for any special projects, as may be assigned by the QA Supervisor or General Manager, such as QA database development, quality and HACCP trend analysis, or reviewing QA or HACCP monitoring procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of warehouse spaces to verify compliance with sanitation, storage, and GMP standards; promptly report any deficiencies as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have good understanding of and working knowledge of algebra.

Experience

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in related food processing environment. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to work well with other department personnel.

Analysis & Creativity

Some minor analysis because of a variety of routines and application of standard practice

Organizing

Influenced by predictable events but with frequent changes, and considerable variations in work load. Must have excellent organizational skills, including written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions

Frequent (over 50%) exposure to undesirable elements, with several continuously present.