Quality Assurance Compliance Associate (HACCP/GMP)

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Overview

Join our meat wholesale operation as a Quality Assurance Compliance Associate. You will uphold food safety, product quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards across production.

Schedule & Environment

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Setting: Cold, temperature‑controlled food processing facility (meat wholesaler)

Core Responsibilities

• Execute routine inspections on raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished products.
• Verify adherence to food safety and quality procedures on the production floor.
• Measure and document product and process temperatures to meet requirements.
• Inspect for appearance, packaging, labeling, weight accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Assist with HACCP monitoring and related food safety program activities.
• Complete QC documentation, including inspection reports and temperature logs, with precision.
• Report food safety or quality nonconformances to the QA Supervisor or Manager; help record corrective actions.
• Observe sanitation and hygiene practices and verify compliance.
• Confirm equipment, work areas, and product contact surfaces meet sanitation standards.
• Support sampling and testing as directed by QA/QC.
• Maintain organized records for inspections, testing, production, and quality activities.
• Assist with internal audits and prepare for customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits.
• Comply with company safety policies, GMPs, HACCP, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace; perform other QC tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in QC/QA, Food Manufacturing/Processing, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with basic food safety practices; HACCP/GMP/food safety experience strongly preferred (not required).
• Detail‑oriented with strong observation and problem‑identification skills.
• Accurate documentation and recordkeeping abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office); able to follow written instructions.
• Effective communication and organization; works well independently and in teams.
• Comfortable in a production/processing environment.
• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and move around the facility for extended periods.
• Capable of working in refrigerated or temperature‑controlled areas when needed.

Preferred Experience

• HACCP and GMP knowledge
• Food safety program experience
• USDA‑regulated facility background
• Temperature monitoring experience
• Quality inspection and documentation
• Food production or meat processing experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Workplace Conditions

Primarily based in a food processing and production environment with consistent exposure to cold rooms. PPE use and strict sanitation, hygiene, and food safety compliance are required.

Proficiencies

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• USDA Regulations
• Quality Control Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)