SUMMARY: The Quality Technician I plays a critical role in ensuring that food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This entry-level position supports the quality assurance team by conducting inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the production process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods • Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure compliance with specifications • Monitor production processes for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) • Record inspection results and maintain accurate logs of quality data • Report deviations and non-conformances to the QA Supervisor or Manager • Assist in preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other regulatory documentation • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections • Maintain sanitation, monitor records and participate in swabbing and visual inspections • Escalates quality issues to team lead or Supervisor • Participate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocols • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality • Performs other related duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. • Associate’s degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or a higher degree is a plus. • Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment a plus • Familiarity with Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus. • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. • Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment and data analysis, and Microsoft Office. • Effective communication and teamwork abilities. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  • Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:  • Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts  • Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely  3rd Shift 9:00 pm - 5:30 am