Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a Food Safety & Quality Technician in Macon, GA.

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. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.

In a Food Safety & Quality Technician job, you’ll be responsible for:

1. Conducting standardized food safety and quality tests on fermented produce to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

2. Monitoring and reporting Critical Control Points (CCP), including pH levels, according to company policies and procedures.

3. Recording, compiling, and maintaining accurate testing results, charts, graphs, and reports as required by state and governing agencies.

4. Evaluating color, texture, flavor, and overall quality of products such as pickles, relish, jalapeños, and yellow peppers through sensory testing.

5. Monitoring and controlling product temperatures throughout the process.

6. Ensuring all products meet food safety and quality guidelines defined by company policy and customer specifications.

7. Properly recording lot identification for ingredients, labels, and finished products.

8. Requesting, retrieving, and staging materials needed for laboratory testing and analysis.

9. Following brine-making procedures and monitoring analytical data for each brine batch.

10. Enforcing and adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including PPE usage.

11. Working collaboratively with production employees, Quality Assurance, management, and auditors.

What you’ll need:

1. Ability to maintain regular, in-person attendance at the facility.

2. Basic knowledge of math and science principles.

3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing.

4. Good verbal and written communication skills.

5. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments.

6. Willingness and ability to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to strong odors, including pickle brine, jalapeños, and yellow peppers.

• Walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Perks:

1. Competitive pay based on experience.

2. Stable work environment within food manufacturing.

3. Opportunity to grow within quality and food safety operations.

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Food Safety & Quality Technician job, or visit www.openwork.com to explore other opportunities currently available.

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 www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.

EOE