Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with food manufacturing experience to support our Quality and Food Safety programs. This role is critical in maintaining documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits within a regulated food production environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, team-oriented, and experienced in food safety standards and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize QA and food safety documentation (SOPs, logs, protocols, training records)

• Prepare and distribute technical and food safety documentation to customers

• Manage supplier documentation and ensure compliance requirements are met

• Create and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

• Support food safety programs (HACCP, GFSI) and quality system documentation

• Track and maintain records for identity-preserved products (e.g., non-GMO, gluten-free, organic, kosher)

• Assist with internal and external audits and inspections

• Draft product specifications for new items

• Coordinate third-party lab testing for raw materials and finished goods

• Maintain product data (including GS1) and customer communication

• Support day-to-day QA operations and special projects

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in food manufacturing quality assurance (strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of food safety principles and documentation

Preferred:

• HACCP knowledge

• Experience with GFSI-based audits or food safety systems

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k) with profit sharing

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life & disability insurance

• Paid time off

Work Environment

• 50% office / 50% production floor

• No travel required