Job Description
Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a QA Technician (Food Safety & Quality)in Macon.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting food safety and quality evaluations while monitoring Critical Control Points (CCP) and Critical Quality Points (CQP) to ensure fermented produce meets company, customer, and regulatory standards. This is a critical position directly impacting consumer safety. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.
Important: This is not a clean, lab-only environment. You will be standing in brine, exposed to strong odors, and doing a lot of walking. This role is hands-on and essential to the operation.
In a QA Technician job, you’ll be responsible for:Conducting standardized food safety and quality tests on fermented produce to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Monitoring and reporting Critical Control Points (CCP), including checking pH levels every 30 minutes according to company policies and procedures. (If pH levels are too high and product is released, it can pose serious safety risks.)
Recording, compiling, and maintaining accurate testing results, charts, graphs, and reports as required by state and governing agencies.
Evaluating color, texture, flavor, and overall quality of products such as pickles, relish, jalapeños, and yellow peppers through sensory testing.
Monitoring and controlling product temperatures throughout the process.
Properly recording lot identification for ingredients, labels, and finished products.
Requesting, retrieving, and staging materials needed for testing and analysis.
Following brine-making procedures and monitoring analytical data for each brine batch.
Enforcing and adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including PPE usage.
Working collaboratively with production employees, Quality Assurance, management, and auditors in a team-driven environment.
Stable work history and strong reliability — this is not a position for someone who is inconsistent.
Basic math skills (required).
Strong reading comprehension (mandatory).
Ability to follow directions precisely (mandatory).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to handle extreme environmental temperatures.
Willingness and ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Food handling or packaging experience is a plus (understanding food safety is highly beneficial).
Analytical skills are a plus.
Exposure to strong odors, including pickle brine, jalapeños, and yellow peppers.
Standing in brine for extended periods.
Extensive walking.
Walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive hand/arm movements.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Competitive pay based on experience.
Stable work environment within food manufacturing.
Opportunity to grow within quality and food safety operations.
Click on Apply Now to be considered for this QA Technician job, or visit to explore other opportunities currently available.
PAY IS $ 16.00 +
Email us: kim.dial@openwork.com Call us:770-504-3312
About Openwork:Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions.
Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together.
EOE
...Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the hunting industry? SCHEELS is seeking individuals motivated to join a team of associates that are passionate about hunting! SCHEELS Expert Associates have the opportunity to work with the top brands including...
...Description We are seeking experienced billing or call center representatives to... ...and should have the ability to work from home or in our Aurora office. What we are seeking... ...Ability to explain confusing and expensive medical bills to patients while providing empathy...
...Job Title -Box Truck Delivery Driver Pay Rate - $20-25 Location: Shop is in 5370 S Laburnum Ave, Henrico, VA 23231 Shift- Start time varies depending on job. Could be as early as 5am if they need to drive hour and a half to get to job site by 7am...
...Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Supports and Services Specialist DEPARTMENT: Business Operations Department REPORTS TO: Manager of Person-Centered Services FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt JOB PURPOSE: The Supports and Services Specialist...
...HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help...