Quality Assurance Technician, Sauce - 1st Shift
Torani is embarking on an exciting new chapter towards a $1 Billion vision, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support their new sauce production line. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring products meet food safety and quality standards while contributing to the startup and qualification of new equipment and processes.
Responsibilities
- Supported daily quality operations through GMP inspections, sensory evaluations, environmental microbiological sampling, and coordinating third-party lab testing
- Assisted with positive release by reviewing results, maintaining records, flagging anomalies, and escalating issues
- Contributed to equipment calibration and supported Quality Incident Reports (QIRs) by collecting data, assisting root cause investigations, and tracking corrective actions
- Participated in the validation of new sauce equipment and sanitation methods (CIP/COP), and supported monitoring for perishables, allergens, and rework—ensuring every batch met Torani’s safety and quality standards
- Strengthened Torani’s food safety culture by helping maintain an audit-ready site
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, answering questions, and assisting with corrective actions
- Reinforced GMPs by supporting training and reminders that kept quality top of mind for everyone on the floor
- Acted as a secondary SQF practitioner
- Enhanced communication on the sauce line by leading GMP trainings, sharing quality KPIs, and maintaining clear documentation
- Maintained clear documentation and updates to keep teams aligned on expectations, progress, and improvement areas
- Modeled safe behaviors, promoting a strong culture of safety for both food and team members
- Played a key role in commissioning and qualifying the sauce line by supporting trials, collecting data, and verifying processes
- Helped establish and model new ways of working as part of Torani’s operational excellence journey
- Collaborated with the QA Supervisor and cross-functional teams to refine practices, and suggested improvements based on daily observations
- Became a trusted quality partner by building strong relationships with operators and learning every process, role, and piece of equipment
- Reinforced GMPs, supported procedure adherence, and provided real-time guidance
- Promptly observed, documented, and escalated issues to ensure quick resolution and protect product quality
- Brought a positive attitude, humor, or energy to the workplace
Skills
- 1-3 yrs experience working in a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds continually throughout shift
- Stand, walk, bend, twist for up to 8 hours
- Monday – Friday, 1st Shift, plus overtime as needed
- Flexibility to work various shifts occasionally & ability to work overtime and on weekends as the needs arise
- Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred)
- PCQI/HACCP certification preferred
- Experience with a large ERP (i.e., Oracle) strongly preferred
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