Quality Assurance Technician - Graziano's Plant
Grazianos Group, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Job Summary
The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company quality standards, and requirements set by the United States Department of Agriculture and FDA. This role helps maintain product safety, verifies sanitation procedures, and ensures accurate documentation of quality control activities.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Compliance
Monitor production to ensure compliance with
HACCP plans and food safety programs
Verify
critical control points (CCPs)
such as cooking temperatures, chilling, and metal detection
Ensure adherence to
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Assist with regulatory compliance for USDA requirements
Propose HACCP updates when necessary
Quality Monitoring
Inspect products for
appearance, weight, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy
Conduct routine
quality checks during production
Place product on
hold when quality or safety concerns arise
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate records for
HACCP logs, temperature logs, and production reports
Review paperwork to ensure regulatory compliance
Document deviations and corrective actions when standards are not met
Sanitation Verification
Perform
pre-operational inspections
of equipment and processing areas
Verify that sanitation procedures have been properly completed before production begins
Conduct environmental or equipment swabbing when required
Regulatory Interaction
Assist during inspections conducted by USDA officials & FDA officials
Provide documentation and support during regulatory or internal audits
Help address non-compliance issues and corrective actions
Training & Communication
Promote food safety awareness among employees
Communicate quality concerns to production supervisors and management
Assist with training staff on proper food handling and sanitation procedures
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in
Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related field
preferred
Experience
1–2 years of experience in
food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety
preferred
Experience in
USDA or FDA regulated environments
is a plus
Skills
Knowledge of
HACCP and food safety principles
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate documentation
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Fully Bi-lingual English and Spanish
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The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company quality standards, and requirements set by the United States Department of Agriculture and FDA. This role helps maintain product safety, verifies sanitation procedures, and ensures accurate documentation of quality control activities.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Compliance
Monitor production to ensure compliance with
HACCP plans and food safety programs
Verify
critical control points (CCPs)
such as cooking temperatures, chilling, and metal detection
Ensure adherence to
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Assist with regulatory compliance for USDA requirements
Propose HACCP updates when necessary
Quality Monitoring
Inspect products for
appearance, weight, packaging integrity, and labeling accuracy
Conduct routine
quality checks during production
Place product on
hold when quality or safety concerns arise
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate records for
HACCP logs, temperature logs, and production reports
Review paperwork to ensure regulatory compliance
Document deviations and corrective actions when standards are not met
Sanitation Verification
Perform
pre-operational inspections
of equipment and processing areas
Verify that sanitation procedures have been properly completed before production begins
Conduct environmental or equipment swabbing when required
Regulatory Interaction
Assist during inspections conducted by USDA officials & FDA officials
Provide documentation and support during regulatory or internal audits
Help address non-compliance issues and corrective actions
Training & Communication
Promote food safety awareness among employees
Communicate quality concerns to production supervisors and management
Assist with training staff on proper food handling and sanitation procedures
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in
Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related field
preferred
Experience
1–2 years of experience in
food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety
preferred
Experience in
USDA or FDA regulated environments
is a plus
Skills
Knowledge of
HACCP and food safety principles
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate documentation
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Fully Bi-lingual English and Spanish
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