Quality Assurance Technician, Full-time

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Full-time Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Mercer County, Hermitage. This role includes responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and overseeing sanitation practices across our food production areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance. Additional benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety, Regulatory Science, Quality Assurance or related field.
• 5+ years in food safety and quality assurance preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant leadership experience in quality and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify the sanitation of all food production areas.
• Adhere to Food Safety Modernization Act regulations.
• Monitor food production practices and oversee compliance.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety or related field

5+ years experience in food safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Full-time Quality Assurance Technician to work at our Warren, OH location.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify the sanitation of all food production areas and machinery
• Adhere to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations and company standards
• Monitor food production practices and oversee food safety compliance
• Monitor, document and verify CCPs throughout food production and handling
• Ensure product traceability standards
• Ensure proper sanitation and chemical use throughout the operation
• Oversee product labeling compliance according to FDA
• Oversee food allergen and environmental monitoring controls
• Review product substitutions for approval
• Assist with menu development and perform hazard analysis
• Conduct internal audits for continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• Conduct food safety training
• Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies
• Maintain Food Safety Plan, Supply‑Chain Program and HACCP Plans

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety, Regulatory Science, Quality Assurance or related field of study.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience of 5 or more years in food safety and quality assurance may be considered.
• 3 or more years of relevant leadership experience in quality and manufacturing with experience in line management preferred
• HAACP and Seafood HACCP certifications
• PCQI certified with working knowledge of FSMA: Preventive Controls for Human Food
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full‑time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre‑employment drug testing. EOE