Food Safety & Quality Technician

Mama's CreationsRutherford, New JerseyOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, found in over 8,500 grocery, mass, club and convenience stores nationally. The Company’s broad product portfolio, born as Mama Mancini’s, from a rich history in Italian foods, now consists of a variety of high quality, fresh, clean and easy to prepare foods to address the needs of both our consumers and retailers. Our vision is to become a one-stop-shop deli solutions platform, leveraging vertical integration and a diverse family of brands to offer a wide array of prepared foods to meet the changing demands of the modern consumer. For more information, please visit   https://mamascreations.com .

Exciting opportunity alert! A dynamic food manufacturer is on the lookout for a passionate Food Safety & Quality Technician to join their vibrant team. Don't miss your chance to be a part of a thriving company that values your contributions.

Position Summary:

The Food Safety & Quality Technician acts as a hands-on resource for daily food safety and quality checks, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and Grandma Quality expectations. This role supports the Supervisor in training and guiding Associates.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform pre-op inspections, in-process checks, and finished product evaluations.

- Verify sanitation completion and environmental monitoring results.

- Maintain accurate FSQA records and assist with audit preparation.

- Train Associates on proper inspection techniques and documentation.

- Report deviations and assist in root cause analysis.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in food safety preferred.

- 2+ years of FSQA or QA experience in food manufacturing.

- Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and basic microbiological concepts.

Essential Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs.

- Work in cold/hot environments and wear PPE consistently.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

Shift availability:

- Must be available to work from 4 AM to 1:00 PM

You should be proficient in:

- Food and Beverage Manufacturing

- Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)

- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

- FDA Regulations

- USDA Regulations

- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)