QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN II

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Quality Technician II plays a key role in ensuring that food products meet established safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This mid-level position involves conducting inspections, performing tests, analyzing data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct routine and advanced quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
• Perform microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Document and report deviations from specifications; assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other applicable food safety regulations.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other food safety protocols.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and preparing the required documentation.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to implement quality improvements.
• Train junior technicians and production staff on quality procedures and standards.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

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