Quality Assurance Technician – Day Shift

ALKAR Human Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkar Human Resources is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support a fast-paced production and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in QA/QC, production, and/or warehouse operations and be comfortable working in a hands-on environment.

You will monitor quality control points, perform laboratory testing (pH, Brix, water activity, acidity titration, and viscosity), maintain QA documentation, and support food safety programs in daily

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in QA/QC, production or warehouse operations.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Experience maintaining QA documentation and supporting food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document quality control points on the production line.
• Perform laboratory testing (pH, Brix, water activity, acidity titration, viscosity).
• Maintain QA documentation and COAs; support food safety programs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA/QC experience

Laboratory testing

Food safety

Documentation

Tools

COAs management

Data loggers

pH meter

Brix measurement

Titration

Viscosity measurement

Job description

Alkar Human Resources is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support a fast-paced production and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in QA/QC, production, and/or warehouse operations and be comfortable working in a hands-on environment. The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for monitoring quality control points, performing laboratory testing, maintaining QA documentation, and supporting food safety and quality programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and document quality control points on the production line, including weight, label height, and lot codes.
• Report and document food safety and quality deviations to the production department.
• Complete and maintain QA and food safety production reports.
• Maintain the finished product retention program.
• Hold and document products that are out of specification.
• Perform routine laboratory testing, including pH, Brix, water activity, acidity titration, and viscosity.
• Perform daily calibration and documentation of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and order laboratory supplies as needed.
• Perform ATP, allergen, and gluten-free testing following sanitation procedures.
• Scan and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and follow up with vendors when documentation is missing.
• Download temperature data from data loggers and maintain records.
• Prepare COAs for management review.
• Maintain foreign material and glass breakage logs.
• Approve and document incoming labels.
• Perform monthly inspections related to food safety and quality.
• Perform environmental swabbing as scheduled.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines at all times.