Quality Assurance Technician – Food Safety & Lab Testing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k match

Growth opportunities

Forward-thinking culture

Job summary

Sun Orchard in Haines City, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee QA activities in production. You will coordinate with FSQA, perform routine analyses on incoming materials, blends, and bottles, and maintain quality records in line with cGMP/SOP/SSOP guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with chemistry/biology coursework preferred, laboratory exposure, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required; college-level coursework in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Some experience in food plant processes preferred, with a preference for citrus or lab experience. May consider school lab experience.
• Language/Communications: Ability to read, analyze, follow, and interpret general procedure manuals. Able to read professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Language/Speech: English is the primary language. Bilingual ability (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, troubleshoot, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Word Processing software (Microsoft Word); Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel); Manufacturing software (ERP).
• Science skills: Understanding of biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, or engineering; HACCP knowledge is a plus.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with fractions, decimals, and standard and metric systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection and testing activities to ensure control over materials, facilities, and products throughout production.
• Tests and adjusts product blends according to required specifications.
• Determines BAR and oil level in product blends.
• Microbiological testing of certain raw materials and finished products.
• Performs visual inspections of equipment post sanitation.
• Maintains QA objectives aligned with policies and goals.
• Follows cGMPs, SOPs, SSOP, HACCP/SQF or other food safety schemes, GLP, OSHA standards.
• Completes facility walkthrough using the above standards.
• Inspects all job assignments for quality and completion.
• Ensures work is documented properly and timely.
• Performs quality-related, special projects as instructed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Laboratory

cGMPs

SOPs

HACCP

SQF

OSHA

Excel

Word

ERP

English

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in food science/chemistry/biology/microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP

Job description

Sun Orchard in Haines City, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee QA activities in production. You will coordinate with FSQA, perform routine analyses on incoming materials, blends, and bottles, and maintain quality records in line with cGMP/SOP/SSOP guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with chemistry/biology coursework preferred, laboratory exposure, and English proficiency.