Quality and Food Safety Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality and Food Safety Technician to join our team in Hardeeville, SC. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining our high-quality standards by inspecting products, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with internal and external specifications. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in precision and consistency, we want to hear from you.

Reports directly to the Food Safety and Quality Manager. The Quality and Food Safety Technician is responsible for the quality, food safety, and aesthetics of the product. The QC technicians follow through set processes and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality standards.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Employee-sponsored benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision, after 30 days
• Annual performance reviews
• Paid time off after 30 days (up to 26 days off annually)
• Employee discount on company products
• Quarterly bonuses

Key Responsibilities (or Principal Accountabilities): 

• Responsible for monitoring and programming critical control points (CCP).
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
• Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and Documentation.
• Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Ensures employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices.
• Ensures and educates employees on food safety and SQF standards.
• Comply with all food safety regulations--HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Perform plant food safety audits and determine food safety hazards or areas to improve in the plant and process.s
• Conduct daily product evaluation.
• Ensuring the products we manufacture and ship meet the GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization) standards and requirements  

Minimum Requirements:

• Fluent in English, which includes being able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail, thorough, focused, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond promptly.
• Ability to work a full shift, including some Saturdays, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft software applications (Word, PPT, Excel), a plus.
• Must be able to perform heavy work up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. An associate degree or higher in a related field is a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience in a food processing/manufacturing or warehouse environment.