Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist Location: Secaucus, NJ Pay: $65,000–$70,000/year Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Full-Time

A leading food manufacturing company in Secaucus, NJ is looking for a Quality Control Specialist to join its quality team. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for someone experienced in food safety, compliance, and hands-on production support.

The QC Specialist will report to the Quality Control Manager and support daily inspections, audits, food safety initiatives, and staff training. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality standards and ensuring safe, compliant production.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce quality and food safety standards across all production areas
  
  
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
  
  
• Support HACCP, allergen control, and other food safety programs in line with GFSI/BRCGS standards
  
  
• Document quality checks, test results, and corrective actions
  
  
• Participate in internal audits and assist with external certification assessments
  
  
• Train and educate production staff on GMPs and company food safety policies
  
  
• Lead traceability and root cause investigations
  
  
• Collect product samples for lab testing
  
  
• Assist with supplier evaluations to confirm compliance
  
  
• Promote a consistent culture of food safety and quality across the facility
  
  

Requirements:

• 3+ years of food quality assurance/control experience
  
  
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, food safety programs, and GFSI or BRCGS frameworks
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  
  
• Communication and documentation skills
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production environment
  
  
• English/Spanish a plus
  
  

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company where quality and food safety are top priorities. Apply today to learn more.

salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce quality and food safety standards across all production areas
  
  
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
  
  
• Support HACCP, allergen control, and other food safety programs in line with GFSI/BRCGS standards
  
  
• Document quality checks, test results, and corrective actions accurately and in a timely manner
  
  
• Participate in internal audits and assist with external certification assessments
  
  
• Train and educate production staff on GMPs, food safety protocols, and company quality policies
  
  
• Lead traceability and root cause investigations when issues arise
  
  
• Collect product samples for lab testing and ensure accurate recordkeeping
  
  
• Assist with supplier evaluations to confirm quality compliance
  
  
• Maintain compliance with company standards and promote a effective quality culture across the facility
  
  

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Product Inspection

Providing Feedback

Monitoring

Testing

Sampling

Analytical Thinking

Written Communication

GMP

Food Safety

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.