QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I - 3rd Shift

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking an entry-level Quality Technician I to support the QA team in ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production. You will conduct inspections, tests, and document results to help maintain product quality.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMP/HACCP, record-keeping, and collaboration with the QA team in a fast-paced environment in Amarillo, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment is a plus.
• HACCP/GMP familiarity 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 processes.
• Record inspection results and maintain logs of quality data.
• Report deviations to QA Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist in preparing COAs and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain sanitation and participate in swabbing and visual inspections.
• Escalate 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

GED

Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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