Quality Control Tech - Specialist

Eurogerm KB; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurogerm KB in Mount Olive, NJ, is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to support the company’s Quality Improvement and Compliance Program and ensure adherence to regulatory and food safety requirements. You will help develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Program with data collection, analysis, documentation, and record management across manufacturing and distribution.

The role involves assisting with SQF plans, audits, supplier and allergen controls, label verification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support SQF documentation and ongoing compliance.
• Assist with audits (SQF, FDA, USDA, customer).
• Maintain QA hold, corrective action files, and training records.
• Assist in laboratory testing and COA generation.
• Inspect raw materials, verify lot numbers, and monitor sanitation.
• Maintain records and QA documentation across production and distribution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Outlook

Job description

The Quality Control Specialist supports the company’s Quality Improvement and Compliance Program to ensure adherence to all regulatory and food safety requirements. This role assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Program, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and record management across manufacturing and distribution operations.

• Assist in maintaining the Food Safety Plan (SQF) for both distribution and manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure all required forms, logs, and checklists are completed accurately, updated regularly, and aligned with the food safety plan.
• Assists in maintaining company registers and training records, including training logs and documentation.
• Participate in and document monthly SQF meetings.
• Assists in maintaining Corrective Action Request (CAR) files, including photos and customer correspondence.
• Assist with annual internal audits and preparation for external audits (SQF, FDA, USDA, and customer audits).
• Assists in maintaining the QA hold database.
• Ensure repair work orders are created and tracked through completion.
• Monitor and document preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor pest control visits and review weekly reports.
• Develop and maintain annual pest control trend analyses.
• Monitor facility sanitation practices and documentation.
• Ensure sanitation chemicals are properly stored and adequately stocked.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List and raw material logs.
• Inspect raw materials and verify lot numbers prior to production.
• Transfers of raw materials and finished goods
• Verify allergen declarations for all raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain allergen registers and verify changeovers, cleaning validation swabs, and label accuracy.
• Perform sifter and metal detector checks and verify annual calibration.
• Support GMP training for production staff and monitor compliance with personnel practices.
• Ensure required production supplies (hair nets, beard nets, gloves) are maintained in inventory.
• Assist in laboratory testing, including sensory evaluation, pH, Bostwick, water activity, moisture, bake testing, Brix, colorimeter, and ascorbic acid testing.
• Assist with product sampling and verification of results.
• Support generation and verification of Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Perform pre-operational inspections, changeovers, weight checks, line checks, transfer verifications, and monthly internal inspections.
• Assist with Kosher program inspections and coordination with the Rabbi.
• Monitor annual calibration of scales and metal detectors.
• Update Eurogerm KB documentation for current products.
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or a related field preferred.