Quality Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician for our food manufacturing team. The role involves monitoring product quality, performing inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure GMP and HACCP compliance.

You will document results, investigate quality deviations, and support CAPA activities, contributing to a strong culture of food safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety regulations, and quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Collect samples and conduct testing according to established procedures and specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Document inspection results, test data, and quality findings accurately and timely.
• Identify, investigate, and report quality deviations or non-conformances.
• Assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause investigations.
• Verify compliance with GMPs, HACCP programs, and company quality standards.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality assurance

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our food manufacturing team. This position is responsible for monitoring product quality, conducting inspections and testing, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and food safety while working effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

$31.25/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Collect samples and conduct testing according to established procedures and specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Document inspection results, test data, and quality findings accurately and timely.
• Identify, investigate, and report quality deviations or non-conformances.
• Assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause investigations.
• Verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP programs, and company quality standards.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous quality assurance, quality control, laboratory, or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety regulations, and quality systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Comfortable working in a food production environment, including varying temperatures.