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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Assurance Tech - Plant - **Company:** Mini Melts Of America - **Location:** Norwich, CT, United States - **Salary:** $37,440.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Logging, Process Monitor - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d189fc98cdef42f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Quality control communication?, * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined frequencies (30-min / hourly / daily / weekly) * Accurate documentation practices (paper and digital) * Ability to escalate issues quickly and communicate clearly with Production and QA leadership * Comfortable working in production and handling routine sampling/inspection responsibilities ## Description The FSQA Tech is responsible for performing routine in-process quality checks, GMP verification, documentation activities, and food safety program tasks to ensure products meet internal standards and SQF/FSMA requirements. This role supports production by completing scheduled checks, maintaining accurate records, managing samples/retains, supporting environmental monitoring, and communicating deviations in real time., A) In-Process Quality Checks (Production Floor) * Perform 30-minute cup weight checks * Perform 30-minute dirty cup checks * Perform 30-minute vat checks * Perform hourly X-ray checks * Perform hourly vat temperature checks * Review sealers and bulk weight scales to verify proper function/accuracy during operations B) Deviation Identification, Documentation, and Communication * Communicate deviations and quality concerns to Production/QA leadership as they occur * Complete deviation documentation including: * Deviation logs for cup weight checks * Vat level checks * Dirty cup checks C) Inbound / Receiving QA Activities * Perform inbound sample extraction * Complete the inbound iAuditor inspection sheet * Manage and control milk tote retains (handling, retention, and organization) D) Digital Documentation & SharePoint Control * Download and upload completed iAuditor inspections to SharePoint * File and maintain controlled QA documentation as required E) GMP & Facility Verification * Perform GMP checks twice per day per shift * Conduct pest control inspections * Conduct random checks of lockers and breakrooms per the pest control program F) Environmental / Food Safety Sampling * Collect samples for Listeria testing per the environmental monitoring / sampling program G) Pre-Operational / Changeover Verification * Perform Flavor Switch Pre-Op inspections to verify proper conditions before production starts (as applicable) H) Chemical Control Program Tasks * Complete chemical room logging * Monitor and document chemical usage per site program requirements I) Inventory, Calibration, and Program Verification Tasks * Perform weekly glass & brittle plastic inventory checks * File and organize calibration documents * Perform weekly inventory of QA supplies J) Training Records & Documentation Support * Organize training documents * Verify training paperwork is complete and confirm signatures are present/valid K) Lab Area Control * Clean and organize the QA lab to maintain sanitary, audit-ready conditions ## Related Videos - [Quality Strategy with a side of Swiss Cheese](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/467-quality-strategy-with-a-side-of-swiss-cheese) - [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) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Keeping Up with Styles, Data & More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1803-wearedevelopers-live-keeping-up-with-styles-data-more) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Implementing smoke testing and proactive monitoring in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/171-implementing-smoke-testing-and-proactive-monitoring-in-production) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 212: WebMCP or MCP, What is DevRel, AI's 10% Productivity Boost, and a 49MB Web Page…](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/717-dev-digest-212-webmcp-or-mcp-what-is-devrel-ai-s-10-productivity-boost-and-a-49mb-web-page) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)