Quality Assurance Technician I – Food Safety & Compliance

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician I to support the QA team in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will perform inspections, tests, and documentation across production stages in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data recording, adherence to GMP/HACCP, and collaboration with supervisors to resolve deviations and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment 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.
• Record inspection results and maintain logs of quality data.
• Assist in preparing COAs and regulatory documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Food Science/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cacique Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician I to support the QA team in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will perform inspections, tests, and documentation across production stages in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data recording, adherence to GMP/HACCP, and collaboration with supervisors to resolve deviations and drive improvements.