Quality Assurance Technician – Food Safety & Compliance

Quality Assurance Technician Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech) on 2nd shift in Poughkeepsie NY. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards for food safety quality and regulatory compliance.

This full-time position (1 PM 9 PM) includes a shift differential. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals with a strong understanding of food safety systems quality inspections and documentation practices in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and finished product inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards

Monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Preventive Controls in accordance with HACCP plans

Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation and food safety readiness

Accurately complete quality records logs and production documentation to support audit requirements

Verify compliance with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and company food safety policies

Identify and document non-conforming product or processes and escalate issues as needed

Conduct and verify metal detection checks to ensure product safety

Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality deviations

Support SQF FDA and customer audit preparation and compliance activities

Collect product samples and assist with testing and environmental monitoring programs

Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally with production and leadership teams

Qualifications

Previous experience in quality assurance or food safety within a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Working knowledge of HACCP SQF GMPs and food safety regulations

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation

Ability to identify deviations and follow established procedures for escalation

Comfortable working on the production floor in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SQF-certified facilities

Familiarity with food safety audits and regulatory inspections

Schedule

2nd Shift: 1:00 PM 9:00 PM (or until production is complete)

Shift differential applies

Important Note

This position focuses on food safety quality monitoring and documentation. It is not a maintenance or equipment repair role.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment