Quality Assurance Technician - Part Time

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at

The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications. This role will help drive

operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs,

monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company’s and our customers’ high

standards for production. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

This posting is for first shift.

Responsibilities

Test and release finished product samples

Monitor key processing Critical Control Points

Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels

Inspect finished goods packaging

Collect retain samples

Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use

Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results

Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks

Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings

Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills

Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance,

Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development

Ability to use a computer and tablet

Must speak, read and write English

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Physical requirements

Move/Lift up to 50lbs

Stands most of the day

Works in Cold Room 50-75% of the time

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an

Employee Assistance Program (EAP); plus a great working environment, a culture of trust and

growth opportunities for our employees.