Quality Assurance Technician I: Food Safety & QC

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

Job summary

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to help ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production. This entry-level role supports the QA team by performing inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the process.

You will conduct routine quality control inspections, record results, assist with COAs and regulatory documentation, participate in audits and training, and support continuous improvement in product quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or higher degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP and 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.

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.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality data logs.
• Report deviations and non-conformances 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 on food safety and quality protocols.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork abilities

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in food science/biology/chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Cacique Foods in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to help ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production. This entry-level role supports the QA team by performing inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the process.

You will conduct routine quality control inspections, record results, assist with COAs and regulatory documentation, participate in audits and training, and support continuous improvement in product quality in a fast-paced