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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Assurance Technician - **Company:** Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA - **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6daa683947a6640 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spreadsheets?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in a food and beverage environment preferred * Some technical and college courses related to food science, biology, or chemistry are required. * Associate degree or minimum of four years of experience as a Level II Inspector in a food, chemical, or agricultural manufacturing facility required (unless this is for an internship or college work program) * Previous sensory and taste skills required * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines required * Proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ability to use / learn Quality software programs; competencies in Excel required * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization (both inside and outside of the company) * Certified HACCP and SQF training and experience highly preferred * Strong observation to details with ability to effectively investigate and devise corrective actions Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities: Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.). ## Description The person in this role will conduct routine analysis of the production of coffee products to ensure quality specification guidelines. This entails record-keeping of all data. You will also interact with manufacturing teams in relation to product quality holds, will pull line samples, and assist with customer inquiries, as well as maintain a variety of quality documents., * Performs calibrations for product compliance with regards to color, moisture, grinds, and weights * Records data and test results of production and processing samples * Prepares cuppings and analyzes results * Maintains retention records and samples; handles rotations of in-and-out-of-production locations * Interfaces with production personnel for a variety of quality-related projects, including holds, pulling test samples, and gathering data * Performs various audits and tests from the raw material stage through the finish product to ensure quality * Provides technical support with an emphasis on consumer requirements, continuous product quality, and productivity requirements as well as verification for quality assurance and measurement analysis * Monitors product processing, consistency, and packaging integrity by conducting analytical testing, sensory, product/ingredient sampling, and documents * Administers all points of product specifications as assigned * Acts on any quality noncompliance and records all results of investigations, findings, root cause analysis, and situations that occur within the shift * Places holds on product not within specification by generating hold documents and distributing to the proper personnel; assists in the disposition of Holds when needed * Maintains the QA Hold system daily and daily retention sample procedures for finished goods items * Maintains lab area, which includes inventory of tools, supplies, and chemicals; ensures all measurement analysis equipment is functional and calibrated on a routine basis; make repairs as needed. * Monitors and responds to all process operating guidelines and complies with GMP and safety policies * Assists with routine and situational GMP/Food safety inspections, exercises, systems, and /or investigations for any quality, food safety & security concerns. * Performs testing of raw material sampling to finish product and sensory evaluation (cuppings) * Performs other duties and special quality-related projects as needed ## Related Videos - [Quality Strategy with a side of Swiss Cheese](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/467-quality-strategy-with-a-side-of-swiss-cheese) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)