Quality Assurance Specialist

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Birmingham, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with food manufacturing experience to support our Quality and Food Safety programs. This role is critical in maintaining documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits within a regulated food production environment.

    The ideal candidate is highly organized, team-oriented, and experienced in food safety standards and quality systems.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Maintain and organize QA and food safety documentation (SOPs, logs, protocols, training records)

    • Prepare and distribute technical and food safety documentation to customers

    • Manage supplier documentation and ensure compliance requirements are met

    • Create and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

    • Support food safety programs (HACCP, GFSI) and quality system documentation

    • Track and maintain records for identity-preserved products (e.g., non-GMO, gluten-free, organic, kosher)

    • Assist with internal and external audits and inspections

    • Draft product specifications for new items

    • Coordinate third-party lab testing for raw materials and finished goods

    • Maintain product data (including GS1) and customer communication

    • Support day-to-day QA operations and special projects

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Experience in food manufacturing quality assurance (strongly preferred)

    • Working knowledge of food safety principles and documentation

    Preferred:

    • HACCP knowledge

    • Experience with GFSI-based audits or food safety systems

    Skills

    • Strong attention to detail and organization

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities

    • Effective communication and teamwork

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office

    Benefits

    • 401(k) with profit sharing

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Life & disability insurance

    • Paid time off

    Work Environment

    • 50% office / 50% production floor

    • No travel required