Quality Assurance Technician

Teasdale Foods Inc; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match at 60 days

Career growth & professional develop

Job summary

Teasdale Latin Foods seeks a Quality Assurance Technician in Carrollton, TX. The role monitors production to ensure food safety and product quality, validates CCPs/CQPs, and conducts inspections across GMPs and SQF standards.

You will document findings, support corrective actions, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues while maintaining audit-ready records. Shift-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, or related manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and communicate quality and food safety concerns.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently, follow SOPs and work instructions, and make sound decisions within established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines to ensure products meet quality and safety specifications.
• Verify CCPs and CQPs and report deviations immediately.
• Perform and document pre-operational, sanitation, GMP, and quality inspections.
• Verify can codes, lot/date codes, labels, packaging, and product identification during production.
• Verify scales, metal detectors, and other inspection equipment.
• Monitor fill weights and other quality attributes.
• Conduct product testing, sampling, and retain-sample activities.
• Document inspections, testing, corrective actions, and holds.
• Prepare and verify first-production/customer samples including labels and packaging.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready quality records.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, R&D, and management to resolve issues.
• Communicate any condition that could affect product safety or quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This role is located in Carrollton, Texas and applicants near Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex will be considered. We are currently hiring for second and third shift. SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes to ensure food safety, product quality, and compliance with established specifications, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and company standards. This position works closely with Production and Quality leadership to identify deviations, document findings, and support corrective actions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Monitor production lines to ensure products meet established quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
• Verify Critical Control Points (CCPs), Critical Quality Points (CQPs), and process controls and immediately report deviations.
• Perform and document pre-operational, sanitation, GMP, food safety, and quality inspections.
• Verify can codes, lot/date codes, labels, packaging, and product identification before and during production and after product or code changes.
• Verify scales, metal detectors, and other critical inspection/testing equipment prior to and during production.
• Monitor and verify fill weights, net weights, product specifications, and other quality attributes.
• Conduct product testing, sample collection, product cutting, and retain-sample activities as required.
• Accurately document all inspections, testing, corrective actions, product holds, dispositions, and production information.
• Prepare and verify first-production/customer samples, including labels, coding, packaging, and other customer requirements.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready quality and food safety records.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, R&D, and management to resolve food safety and quality issues.
• Maintain a strong food safety and quality culture and immediately communicate any condition that could affect product safety or quality.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and communicate quality and food safety concerns.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently, follow SOPs and work instructions, and make sound decisions within established procedures.

WHY TEASDALE LATIN FOODS:

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN. What is LATIN, and how do I live it? Let us fill you in. L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills. A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability and ensuring we understand how to achieve our goals. T is Teamwork. It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members, enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees. I is Innovation. This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change. N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees' well-being, growth, and potential, showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction. We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers.

• Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

If you are passionate about being the right kind of leader, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN! We are our people! We love food. Especially Mexican Food. Because of this passion, Teasdale Latin Foods understands that our people make a difference daily. Our employees are committed and excited to apply their expertise every day. From Manufacturing and R&D to Customer Service and Finance, all disciplines collaborate and strive for "Everyday Great Execution." In partnership with our Mission, Vision, and Operating Principles: we define our People Principles as living "LATIN" (Learning, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Nurturing), which is how our organization will ensure we always make the right decisions for our people and the company.