Quality Assurance Technician, Sauce - 1st Shift

Quality Assurance Technician, Sauce - 1st Shift

Join Torani (R. Torre & Co.) as a Quality Assurance Technician on our new sauce production line. In this hands‑on role you will help ensure our products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality, supporting the release process, calibrations, recordkeeping, and compliance with GFSI‑SQF standards.

As a member of our first‑ever sauce production team you will contribute to the startup and qualification of new equipment and processes, build the foundation of quality practices for a brand‑new business unit, and gain exposure to the technical side of food manufacturing.

• Quality Systems & Technical Support:
  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. Supported equipment calibration and Quality Incident Reports (QIRs) through data collection, root cause investigations, and tracking corrective actions. Participated in the validation of new sauce equipment and sanitation methods (CIP/COP), and monitored perishables, allergens, and rework.
• Food Safety:
  Strengthened Torani’s food safety culture by maintaining an audit‑ready site. Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, answering questions, and assisting with corrective actions. Reinforced GMPs through training and reminders and acted as a secondary SQF practitioner.
• Communication:
  Led GMP trainings, shared quality KPIs, and maintained clear documentation. Updated teams on expectations, progress, and improvement areas, modeling safe behaviors and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Continuous Improvement & Sauce Startup:
  Played a key role in commissioning and qualifying the sauce line by supporting trials, collecting data, and verifying processes. Collaborated with the QA Supervisor and cross‑functional teams to refine practices and suggest improvements.
• Line Support:
  Built strong relationships with operators, learned every process, upheld GMPs, supported procedure adherence, and provided real‑time guidance. Documented and escalated issues to ensure product quality.
• You Make Work More Fun:
  Brought a positive attitude, humor, and energy to the team, making each day brighter.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred)
• 1–3 years experience in a food manufacturing environment
• PCQI/HACCP certification preferred
• Experience with a large ERP (e.g., Oracle) strongly preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continually throughout shift
• Stand, walk, bend, twist for up to 8 hours
• Monday – Friday, 1st Shift, with overtime, occasional shift variation, and weekends as needed

Pay Range: $27.00 – $31.70 / hour

• Entry level
• Full‑time
• Quality Assurance
• Food and Beverage Services