Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Tamarack Foods | Americus, Georgia

An eye for detail. Pride in quality. A team that values both.

At Tamarack Foods, quality starts with people who care about getting it right. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure our products meet food safety requirements, customer specifications, and company quality standards.

If you enjoy hands-on work, notice the details others might miss, and want your work to make a meaningful difference, this could be your next opportunity.

Why Join Tamarack Foods?

We're a family-owned food manufacturer that recognizes the value our employees bring every day. When you join our team, you'll have access to:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A flexible spending account to help manage eligible expenses.
• A SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Vacation time to recharge.
• An Employee Assistance Program for additional support.
• Profit sharing so you can share in the company's success.
• A supportive team environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Free food, because working in food manufacturing should come with a few tasty perks!

Your Role

You'll monitor production practices, inspect products and equipment, and maintain accurate records to help ensure food is produced safely and consistently.

Your work will support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans, finished product specifications, process sheets, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This is an active role on the production floor. Some areas operate below 50°F, while others are warmer due to cooking operations.

What You'll Do

Food Safety and Facility Inspections

• Conduct preoperational inspections of equipment and the facility.
• Perform ATP swabbing to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Inspect facility housekeeping and the cleanliness of equipment, tools, and utensils.
• Monitor employee hygiene and food handling practices.
• Inspect boot foamers and document findings.
• Complete accurate inspection records and participate in internal plant audits.
• Respond to foreign material incidents according to established procedures.
• Support product holds, segregation, and release in accordance with company procedures.
• Collect product samples and perform or coordinate microbiological testing as assigned.
• Calibrate thermometers and scales.

Raw Material and Cutting Room Quality

• Inspect incoming chicken breasts and dark meat for condition, temperature, and compliance with raw material specifications.
• Check for bones, skin, veins, hard cartilage, and connective tissue against established specifications.
• Verify safe handling practices and required product and room temperatures during cutting and marinating.

Cooking and Fry Line Quality

• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to verify that products meet required internal temperatures and processing specifications.
• Check product size, uniformity, defects, batter pickup, flavor, and odor.
• Weigh and grade product samples according to customer requirements.
• Record results on processing and finished product grading forms.

Cooling, Freezing, and Packaging Quality

• Monitor and document cooling and freezing times and temperatures to support food safety and product preservation.
• Verify packaging processes meet established requirements.
• Monitor and verify metal detector performance according to company procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties across production areas.

What You'll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to read and write in English to complete required records and follow procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with production, sanitation, and warehouse teams.
• A willingness to speak up when something does not meet food safety or quality standards.

About Tamarack Foods

Tamarack Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer in Americus, Georgia, and a sister company to B&D Foods in Boise, Idaho. Our fully renovated facility produces battered and fried protein products under USDA inspection.

Our diverse employees are the foundation of our business. We're committed to providing a supportive workplace where people can contribute, take pride in their work, and help deliver products our customers can trust.

Ready to put your attention to detail to work? Apply today to join Tamarack Foods!

Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives.