AM Quality Assurance Technician at PeopleShare

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAM QA Technician – Food Manufacturing (Non-Entry Level)Location: Suffolk, VASchedule: Monday–Friday, 6AM–6PM after training (Some Saturdays as needed)Overview:A peanut production facility in Suffolk is seeking an experienced AM QA Technician. This role is not entry level — the supervisors are specifically looking for candidates who have previously worked in QA within food, beverage, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing.Responsibilities:Inspect incoming raw materials for quality (moisture, color, foreign material, etc.)Perform in-process checks on shelling, roasting, blanching, grinding, and peanut butter production linesInspect finished products for packaging accuracy, label integrity, seals, codes, and cleanlinessConduct sampling for micro testing, allergen swabs, ATP/environmental monitoring, and metal detector/X-ray checksIdentify and tag non-conforming materials; initiate hold or rework proceduresMaintain accurate QA documentation, logs, and sample submissionsAssist with corrective actions and root-cause investigations; partner with production to stop the line when necessarySupport calibration of QA equipment and assist with sanitation/pre-op inspectionsFollow GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements; uphold PPE and safety rulesParticipate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and defectsWhat We’re Looking For:Not entry level — previous QA experience in food or beverage manufacturing is highly preferredStrong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standardsComfortable in a hands-on production environmentReliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in partnership with production teamsIND34