Quality Assurance Technician

Whippany, New Jersey
September 18, 2025
$29 / hour
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • A Quality Assurance (QA) Technician in the food industry is responsible for ensuring that food products meet established safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • This role is vital for maintaining product consistency, preventing contamination, and protecting consumer health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Testing and Inspection:

  • Conducting routine and specialized tests on raw materials and finished products.
  • They also perform inspections of production areas to verify sanitation and adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

2. Documentation and Record Keeping:

  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of test results, inspection findings, corrective actions, and other relevant information for audits, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

3. Compliance Monitoring:

  • Ensuring that all production activities adhere to established food safety regulations, including those set by the FDA and USDA, and implementing HACCP plans when necessary.
  • They also monitor adherence to other food safety programs like GMPs.

4. Equipment Operation and Calibration:

  • Operating and calibrating laboratory equipment and testing devices to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Skills:

1. Collaboration:

  • Work closely with production staff, quality control team, and other relevant departments to ensure consistent quality and food safety.

2. Attention to Detail:

  • Must be highly detail-oriented to accurately assess products and document findings.

3. Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Able to identify potential problems, analyze their causes, and develop solutions.

4. Communication Skills:

  • Effective communication is crucial for conveying information about quality issues and corrective actions.

5. Knowledge of Food Safety Standards:

  • A solid understanding of food safety principles and regulations (like HACCP) is essential.

6. Technical Skills:

  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook, are often required.

Physical Abilities:

  • The job may involve standing for extended periods, working in different temperature environments, and lifting objects (depending on the specific role and product).

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