Quality Assurance Technician / SQF

Quality Assurance Technician / SQF Practitioner Position Overview The Quality Assurance Technician / SQF Practitioner is responsible for supporting and maintaining food safety, quality, and SQF compliance throughout plant operations. This position works closely with production, management, and office staff to ensure documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and safe food handling practices. The role includes both plant floor oversight and office-based administrative and documentation support. Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain food safety programs to ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and company policies.

• Monitor product handling and food-contact surfaces to identify and address contamination risks.

• Observe employee practices and identify behaviors that may put product safety at risk.

• Collect samples, submit for testing, review results, and assist with data trending.

• Maintain and update food safety documentation, including SOPs, prerequisite programs, and HACCP plans.

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual food safety records and reports.

• Assist with customer requests, audits, and on-site inspections.

• Provide documentation support and assist with office tasks related to quality, food safety, and compliance.

• Communicate findings, concerns, and corrective actions clearly to management and production teams.

• Perform other quality, administrative, and support duties as assigned.

• Support management with the creation of BOLs as well as other administrative tasks.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and SQF required.

• Audit experience required.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to read, understand, and maintain technical documentation and records.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Comfortable working in both office and production environments.

• Must be comfortable working with computers on a daily basis, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), email communication, and shipping or internal plant software systems.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, listen, and handle materials.

• Regular use of hands and arms, including reaching, grasping, and computer use.

• May be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must be able to occasionally lift 30-50 pounds.

• Work environment ranges from approximately 50°F to 100°F.

• Exposure to both wet and dry conditions on the plant floor.

• Requires use of appropriate PPE when working in production areas

You should be proficient in:

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Excellent Communication Skills