QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

Cacique Foods; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I for the 3rd shift in Amarillo, TX. This entry-level role supports the QA team through inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include routine QC inspections, various tests, log maintenance, and assisting in COAs and audits. Strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or higher preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP and GMPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure specifications.
• Monitor GMP and HACCP adherence in production.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality data logs.
• Report deviations and non-conformances to QA leadership.
• Assist in preparing Certificates of Analysis and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain sanitation, records, swabbing and visual inspections.
• Escalate quality issues to team lead or Supervisor.
• Participate in training on food safety and quality protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product quality.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Lab equipment

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in food science/biology/chemistry or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

Regular Full-Time Amarillo, TX, US

SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring that food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This entry-level position supports the quality assurance team by conducting inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the production process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure compliance with specifications
• Monitor production processes for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate logs of quality data
• Report deviations and non-conformances to the QA Supervisor or Manager
• Assist in preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other regulatory documentation
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Maintain sanitation, monitor records and participate in swabbing and visual inspections
• Escalates quality issues to team lead or Supervisor
• Participate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocols
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or a higher degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment a plus
• Familiarity with Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment and data analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely