Quality Technician: Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

U.S. Waffle Company; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Waffle Company in Liberty, SC seeks a Quality Technician to uphold product quality and food safety in assigned production areas. You will ensure adherence to specifications, support root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams across safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes testing, documentation for traceability, and timely escalation of issues affecting safety or quality in a fast‑paced plant environment.

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.

Skills

Quality Assurance

MS Office

Food Safety

Communication

Job description

U.S. Waffle Company in Liberty, SC seeks a Quality Technician to uphold product quality and food safety in assigned production areas. You will ensure adherence to specifications, support root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams across safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes testing, documentation for traceability, and timely escalation of issues affecting safety or quality in a fast‑paced plant environment.