Quality Assurance Technician, Food Safety & Compliance

Ragozzino Foods, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ragozzino Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to oversee QA/QC processes, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation programs, and regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with production teams to ensure safety and quality across all products.

The technician will perform inspections, calibrations, and data recording, supporting SQF initiatives and regulatory audits. English proficiency and ability to lift 30 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of Production Line Experience in food industry a plus.
• Proficiency in following USDA and FDA codes, rules, and regulations.
• English, bilingual preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product specifications are met by measurements, data analysis, and collaboration with production.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections, visual checks, and ATP swab testing.
• Calibrate and verify scales, thermometers, metal detectors, and X-ray equipment.
• Monitor sanitation; record sanitizer concentrations and CCP data.
• Record and communicate quality deviations to QA Manager and Shift Supervisor.
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance with USDA and SQF initiatives.
• Maintain documentation for production records and quality checks.
• Assist with lab sampling and microbiological analysis scheduling.

Skills

Production line experience

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ragozzino Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to oversee QA/QC processes, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation programs, and regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with production teams to ensure safety and quality across all products.

The technician will perform inspections, calibrations, and data recording, supporting SQF initiatives and regulatory audits. English proficiency and ability to lift 30 lbs are required.