Job Description

Responsible for conducting monitoring, sampling, and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety protocols. This role plays a critical part in upholding GMP, SQF standards, and product integrity across all production stages.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform standardized analytical testing on incoming, in-process, and finished materials. Tests may include pH, turbidity, Brix, salt content, alcohol, total nitrogen, and microbiological analysis.
• Conduct routine quality sampling and inspections during production runs, reporting variances and non-conformities promptly to management.
• Support production teams by performing pre-run, in-process, and post-run quality checks.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene compliance across the facility in accordance with GMP policies; report repeat violations.
• Prepare and send samples for external laboratory testing; track results and escalate issues as needed.
• Place and release products on quality hold status according to company protocols.
• Receive and verify new ingredients; maintain supplier documentation and ingredient records.
• Maintain and update all QC laboratory documentation, including SOPs, forms, charts, and analytical records.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and ensure performance standards are met.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Support the QC Manager in resolving customer quality complaints and inquiries.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Work a flexible schedule including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Work safely in an environment with potential allergens (soy, wheat, peanut, sesame, mustard).
• Wear all required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe/anti-slip footwear, hair/facial nets, gloves, and uniform while adhering to GMP standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in the food, beverage or related manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with lab safety practices and hazardous material handling.
• Working knowledge of HACCP; certification preferred but not required.

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