Quality Assurance Technician II (2nd Shift | Food Manufacturing)

## Description

### **Overview**

Piedmont Candy Company is hiring a **Quality Assurance Technician II** to support our 2nd shift production team. This role is ideal for someone who can **work independently, make sound decisions on the production floor, and uphold the highest food safety and quality standards**.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with **FDA, BRC, and internal quality standards**, while also supporting sanitation verification and training processes.

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### **Key Responsibilities**

• Perform in-process quality checks (weights, metal detection, packaging, labeling, product specs)
• Monitor and enforce **GMPs and food safety standards** on the production floor
• Verify **sanitation and cleaning processes are completed correctly prior to and during production**
• Conduct **pre-operational inspections and allergen control verifications**
• Review and complete production and quality documentation for accuracy
• Support **corrective actions, investigations, and traceability exercises**
• Serve as a resource to production employees on food safety and quality expectations
• **Independently make decisions** and escalate issues when needed
• **Verify and sign off on new hire training related to quality and food safety**

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### **What We’re Looking For**

• **2+ years of QA or production experience in food manufacturing (preferred)**
• Strong knowledge of **GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards**
• Ability to **work independently on 2nd shift with minimal supervision**
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Comfortable working in a **fast-paced manufacturing environment**

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### **Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience in a **BRC or FDA-regulated facility**
• Experience with **sanitation verification and pre-op inspections**
• Interest in or willingness to obtain **PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification**

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### **Schedule**

• **2nd Shift position** (hours based on production needs)

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### **Why Join Us**

• Opportunity to take **ownership of quality on your shift**
• Exposure to **food safety systems, audits, and regulatory standards**
• Growth opportunity into **advanced quality or food safety roles (including PCQI certification)**
• Team-focused, collaborative environment

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### **Apply Today**
If you’re a detail-oriented QA professional ready to step into a more independent, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.