Quality Control & Food Safety Technician

Workforce Consultants; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Consultants is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support our factory's quality program. You will verify product standards, assist with lab analyses (physical, chemical, microbiological), and prepare routine QC reports. Experience in microbiology or quality control is preferred.

A high school diploma or GED is required. You will coordinate with outside labs, ensure calibration schedules, maintain documentation, train staff on food safety practices under HACCP/SQF guidelines, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4-year college degree in microbiology or related field preferred.
• 3+ years quality control experience in a factory or laboratory setting.
• HACCP or ISO certification preferred.
• Driver’s license required for coordination with outside lab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab analysis for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
• Prepare quality control reports daily and monthly.
• Update QC supervisor, Production and Factory Managers with QC results and reports.
• Format and verify all quality control records following established company standards.
• Be responsible for all quality control equipment and supplies, including inventory and maintenance.
• Coordinate with outside lab for sample checking.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedure manual for departmental use.
• Conduct food safety and hygiene training and testing for employees.
• Determine material requirements, generate and place purchase orders.
• Keep track of calibration schedules and equipment history.
• Perform inventory control, ensuring supplies are in stock by conducting monthly inventory.
• Identify weak points in factory cleanliness and mentor employees in improvement.
• Escort and assist auditors from third party agencies.
• Audit suppliers of raw and sub materials.
• Investigate results that are out of specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment by practicing company policies, standard of food safety (HACCP, SQF,FDA)/OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

4-year college degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workforce Consultants is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support our factory's quality program. You will verify product standards, assist with lab analyses (physical, chemical, microbiological), and prepare routine QC reports. Experience in microbiology or quality control is preferred.

A high school diploma or GED is required. You will coordinate with outside labs, ensure calibration schedules, maintain documentation, train staff on food safety practices under HACCP/SQF guidelines, and