Quality Control Technician

Red Velvet NYC; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Velvet NYC is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support HACCP and the food safety program. You will perform QA walk-throughs, inspect materials, monitor CCPs, and ensure proper documentation and traceability.

The role requires strong QC/QA expertise, GMP knowledge, and bilingual Spanish/English, with a degree in Food Science or Chemistry preferred. Full-time salary with a commensurate range.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices, and SQF / HACCP.
• Detail-oriented with a thorough understanding of quality standards and food safety protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in food production or baking.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; enforce GMP policy in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs.
• Perform pre-operational and operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality.
• Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and COCs as required.
• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined.
• Verify batch counts and paperwork is properly filled out.
• Check lot codes of raw materials, ingredients, and finished product to ensure traceability.
• Monitor and verify CCPs/Preventive Controls as required.
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned, including X-ray.
• Perform ATP and Allergen Tests.
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required.
• Ensure HACCP plan is followed and enforced; Review HACCP, PCs Records and Sanitation Records.
• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints.
• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices
• Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits.
• Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues.
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility.
• Initiate and complete RCA process to develop and initiate Corrective Actions
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and review of all necessary processes.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

GMP/HACCP

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Role Description

The Quality Control Technician will support the implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Program and monitor Program compliance and strict adherence to the HACCP Plan. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following to support the QC Manager and team:

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; enforce GMP policy in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs.
• Perform pre-operational and operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality.
• Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and COCs as required.
• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined.
• Verify batch counts and paperwork is properly filled out.
• Check lot codes of raw materials, ingredients, and finished product to ensure traceability.
• Monitor and verify CCPs/Preventive Controls as required.
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned, including X-ray.
• Perform ATP and Allergen Tests.
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required.
• Ensure HACCP plan is followed and enforced; Review HACCP, PCs Records and Sanitation Records.
• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints.
• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices
• Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits.
• Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues.
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility.
• Initiate and complete RCA process to develop and initiate Corrective Actions
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and review of all necessary processes.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices, and SQF / HACCP
• Detail-oriented with a thorough understanding of quality standards and food safety protocols
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience in food production or baking
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred

Job Type: Full-time salaried

• $40,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience