Quality & Food Safety Technician

US Waffle Company, Inc.; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Waffle Company, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to uphold product quality and food safety in the Liberty, SC facility. You will ensure products meet specifications, support root cause investigations, and partner with cross-functional teams to sustain compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes audit, testing, documentation, and collaboration across departments to address deviations and maintain traceability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality assurance experience (food manufacturing preferred).
• Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, and sanitation concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and equipment calibrations to verify food safety and product quality.
• Investigate deviations, consumer complaints, and assist with root cause analysis.
• Follow and enforce programs and policies that support SQF, regulatory, company, and customer standards.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SQF system.
• Review production records and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform timely qualitative and quantitative testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Accurately document test results and maintain records for traceability.
• Troubleshoot testing instruments and support evaluation of test methods.
• Assist with validation of production lines and equipment.
• Escalate food safety and quality issues and assist with root cause and corrective action (RCA) efforts.
• Perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately to support optimal plant performance.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and serve as an active member of safety initiatives.

Job description

US Waffle Company, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to uphold product quality and food safety in the Liberty, SC facility. You will ensure products meet specifications, support root cause investigations, and partner with cross-functional teams to sustain compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes audit, testing, documentation, and collaboration across departments to address deviations and maintain traceability.