Hybrid Quality Systems Technician bei GA Foods

GA Foods is a recognized leader in meal production and nutrition services, dedicated to providing high-quality, great-tasting meals to customers nationwide. We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

If you are detail-oriented, committed to quality, and looking to grow your career in the food manufacturing industry, this is a great opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality monitoring and verification activities including:

  • Net weights and volume checks

  • Portion control verification

  • Packaging integrity inspections

  • Hot/hold and product performance checks

  • Receiving and specification checks

  • Product consistency testing (e.g., viscometer readings)

• Conduct product sampling and testing protocols to support evaluations of new products, packaging, and ingredients.

• Verify product labels for accuracy, ensuring proper ingredient lists, allergen and nutrition fact declarations, and legibility.

• Assist QA leadership with investigations by collecting data, documenting issues, and supporting root cause analysis.

• Participate in corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives by providing accurate testing and reporting.

• Support laboratory activities including sample preparation, calibration checks, and testing.

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA Manager or Quality Systems Manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control principles, HACCP, GMP, and Sanitation SOPs

• 1–3 years of experience in food production or a related industry

• Familiarity with USDA/FDA food safety and labeling requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record data

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 10-key

• Good oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

• HACCP Certification

• Certified Professional Food Manager or Quality Auditor Certification

Equal Opportunity Statement: At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs. GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.