Quality Assurance Tech (FSQA Tech)

Fresh Mark in Massillon, Ohio, is now hiring a Quality Assurance Technician 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or certificate in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) or more years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, or manufacturing experience in a food production environment preferred.
• Experience working in USDA-inspected food manufacturing facilities is preferred.

• Conduct routine quality inspections and process verification checks throughout production, packaging, storage, and sanitation operations.
• Perform product evaluations including physical, analytical, microbiological, and sensory testing in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sampling activities using proper aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Support and coordinate environmental monitoring and sanitation verification programs.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify equipment cleanliness and readiness prior to production startup.
• Verify Critical Control Points (CCPs), operational controls, and required documentation as part of the facility's HACCP and food safety programs.
• Review and maintain quality records, test results, production documentation, and regulatory reports.
• Investigate, document, and communicate quality or food safety deviations to management.
• Provide independent oversight of manufacturing operations and escalate non-conformances when identified.
• Assist with product retention programs, sample collection, and product disposition activities.
• Calibrate and verify testing and monitoring equipment as required.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in employee training related to food safety, GMPs, quality standards, and plant procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Attend and complete all required company training programs.

• →Perform raw material, in-process, and finished product sampling and evaluations as required.
• →Verify incoming ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods meet established specifications.
• →Conduct sanitation audits and pre-operational inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• →Execute environmental monitoring and verification programs.
• →Monitor and document compliance with HACCP plans, prerequisite programs, GMPs, and food safety procedures.
• →Verify production line compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• →Report food safety, quality, and regulatory concerns immediately to management.
• →Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required quality and food safety documentation.
• →Support continuous compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and company food safety requirements.
• →Promote a strong food safety culture throughout the facility.