Quality Assurance Technician II

AgReserves, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) matching program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

AgReserves, Inc. is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join the team at River Point Farms. This role ensures product quality and food safety through inspections and process checks. The technician will handle various quality control tasks and train less experienced team members.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in food production. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in food production or a similar quality role.
• Basic knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP and GMP.
• Experience with inspections and recordkeeping in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Perform inspections and testing during production.
• Train and support QA Technicians I and production staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

River Point Farms is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join our onion processing plant team!

Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician II ensures products meet quality and food safety standards while supporting daily production. This role performs inspections, testing, and process checks, maintains quality records, and ensures compliance with regulations. The technician works independently, helps resolve quality issues, supports audits, and guides less experienced team members. Responsibilities:

• Check raw materials, work in progress, and finished products to make sure they meet quality and food safety standards.
• Collect and test product samples and make sure results meet required standards.
• Monitor key quality checks during production (such as weights, labels, and metal detection) to ensure products are consistent and compliant.
• Keep accurate and complete records so they are ready for audits and meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Identify quality or food safety issues, help investigate the cause, and support corrective actions.
• Hold and manage any product that does not meet standards and communicate issues to the appropriate teams.
• Follow and support HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs, and suggest improvements when needed.
• Help prepare for and support audits by organizing documents and answering questions.
• Train and support QA Technicians I and production staff on quality and food safety procedures.
• Work with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to improve quality and processes.
• Track quality data, identify trends, and report ongoing issues.
• Follow all safety and sanitation rules to support a strong food safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in food production, agriculture, manufacturing, or a similar quality role.
• Basic knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and FDA or USDA regulations.
• Experience with product testing, inspections, and recordkeeping in a production environment.
• Ability to review data, spot trends, and help solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and ability to help train others.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, depending on business needs.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Working conditions:

• Regular lifting up to ~50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; frequent hand use to operate machinery and controls; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling; good vision and communication for safety and quality; sustained physical work.
• Industrial processing or plant environment; machinery and conveyors; dust, fumes, chemicals; wet or slippery surfaces; temperature fluctuations; loud noise requiring hearing protection; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays; PPE mandatory.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.