Quality Assurance Technician (QA Technician, Food Safety)
Location: Macon, GA
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: Openwork
Salary: 0
Category: Manufacturing / Production
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Openwork is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Technician (QA Technician, Food Safety) to join our team. This position is an essential role within our food manufacturing operations, directly contributing to consumer safety by ensuring that all fermented produce meets company, customer, and regulatory standards. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial part in monitoring and maintaining food safety and product quality, working hands-on in a production environment that requires attention to detail and a commitment to safety protocols.
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of food safety and quality tests, monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Critical Quality Points (CQPs), and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements. This role is not limited to laboratory work; you will be actively involved in the production area, exposed to strong odors and brine, and required to perform extensive walking and physical activities throughout your shift. Your responsibilities will directly impact the quality and safety of products such as pickles, relish, jalapeños, and yellow peppers, making your role vital to the success of our operations.
In this position, you will follow established procedures for food safety testing, including frequent pH level checks, temperature monitoring, and sensory evaluations. You will accurately record and maintain all testing data, ensuring full compliance with state and governing agency requirements. Collaboration with production staff, management, and auditors is a key part of this role, ensuring that all quality assurance standards are met and maintained.
To succeed as a Quality Assurance Technician, you must have a stable work history, demonstrate strong reliability, and possess excellent attention to detail. Basic math skills, strong reading comprehension, and the ability to precisely follow directions are mandatory. You should also be comfortable using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and able to adapt to varying environmental temperatures. Previous experience in food handling or packaging, as well as analytical skills, are advantageous but not required.
This opportunity offers a competitive pay structure, a stable work environment within the food manufacturing industry, and the chance to advance your career in quality and food safety operations. Openwork is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where you can grow professionally while making a significant impact on product safety and quality. By joining our team as a Quality Assurance Technician, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a company with a longstanding reputation for excellence in food safety, we encourage you to apply for the Quality Assurance Technician position. Click the application button to be considered for this exciting opportunity and to start building your future with Openwork.
Quality Assurance Technician (QA Technician, Food Safety) - Summary- Responsible for conducting food safety and quality evaluations on fermented produce.
- Monitors and reports on CCPs and CQPs to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
- Works hands-on in a production environment, contributing directly to consumer safety.
- Maintains accurate documentation and works collaboratively with production staff and management.
- Conduct standardized food safety and quality tests on fermented produce.
- Monitor pH levels and Critical Control Points (CCPs) every 30 minutes as per company policy.
- Record, compile, and maintain testing results, charts, graphs, and required reports.
- Evaluate color, texture, flavor, and quality of products through sensory testing.
- Monitor and control product temperatures during production processes.
- Accurately record lot identification for ingredients, labels, and finished products.
- Request, retrieve, and stage materials for testing and analysis.
- Follow brine-making procedures and analytical data monitoring for each brine batch.
- Enforce and adhere to all company policies, safety requirements, and PPE usage.
- Collaborate with production employees, quality assurance teams, management, and auditors.
- Competitive pay structure based on experience.
- Stable work environment in the food manufacturing sector.
- Opportunities for growth within quality assurance and food safety operations.
- Stable work history with a record of strong reliability.
- Basic math skills (required).
- Strong reading comprehension (required).
- Ability to follow directions precisely (required).
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Capable of handling extreme environmental temperatures.
- Willingness to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Experience in food handling or packaging is a plus.
- Analytical skills are advantageous.
- Reliable and detail-oriented professional with a passion for food safety and quality assurance.
- Comfortable with hands-on work in a production environment.
- Physically capable of standing in brine, exposed to strong odors, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive movements.
- Team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Openwork is a talent-first staffing company with over 50 years of excellence in the industry.
- Committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace.
- Our company culture values professional development and career advancement.
- Opportunity to work in a food manufacturing hub, contributing to consumer safety and quality standards.
- EOE
Ready to advance your career as a Quality Assurance Technician (QA Technician, Food Safety)? Apply now by clicking the application button and join Openwork in delivering excellence in food safety and quality assurance.