Quality & Food Safety Technician – HACCP & Compliance

Peterson Farms Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Technical Akron, OH, US is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician to test and inspect products at various stages of production, ensuring adherence to product specifications and QA standards.

The role involves reviewing data to maintain quality and integrity, performing microbiological plating, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and SOPs across production processes. This on-site position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One year experience in a Food or Beverage Manufacturing Quality Assurance role.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation, and SQF Programs.
• Juice HACCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming ingredients and packaging material for conformance of product specifications.
• Audits blending and production processes.
• Maintains QA record keeping, filing system, and housekeeping programs.
• Performs microbiological plating functions.
• Monitors compliance with CPF Water Quality Monitoring Program and executes the CPF Retain Program.
• Tracks all aspects of production for compliance to HACCP, GMP’s, SQF, and SOP’s.
• Responsible for calibration of laboratory and operational equipment.
• Ensures appropriate packaging and timely shipping of all Co-pack samples are complying.
• Inform the Quality Assurance Manager of any negative trends and initiates product on hold reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Technical Akron, OH, US is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician to test and inspect products at various stages of production, ensuring adherence to product specifications and QA standards.

The role involves reviewing data to maintain quality and integrity, performing microbiological plating, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and SOPs across production processes. This on-site position requires strong communication and organizational skills.