Quality Control Technician
Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V. · Fort Pierce, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V. (industrial) in Fort Pierce, FL. Sampling & Testing Support.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FDA / GMP, Internal audits
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (3+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ FDA / GMP 43%
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
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Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
- ✓1–3 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
- ✓Knowledge of GMP and basic HACCP principles.
- ✓Experience in juice or beverage manufacturing preferred.
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Purpose of the Job
The QC Technician is responsible for executing all quality assurance and food safety monitoring activities during plant operations at the Florida-based orange juice processing facility. This role ensures compliance with 21 CFR 117 (FSMA Preventive Controls), 21 CFR 120 (Juice HACCP), GMP standards, and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). The QC Technician monitors production processes, verifies Critical Control Points (CCPs), performs in-process inspections, and ensures accurate documentation of quality records.
Accountabilities
In-Process Monitoring & CCP Verification
- •Perform routine in-process quality checks.
- •Verify lot coding and labeling accuracy.
- •Monitor fill weights and packaging integrity.
Sampling & Testing Support
- •Collect production samples according to approved sampling plans.
- •Deliver samples to the Laboratory Technician for analytical testing.
- •Performs in-line and inbound tankers Brix, acidity, pH, pulp, and other juice quality tests.
- •Ensure proper sample traceability and documentation.
GMP & Sanitation Monitoring
- •Monitor GMP compliance during production.
- •Conduct pre-operational inspections as assigned.
- •Verify sanitation activities meet established standards.
- •Enforce hygiene compliance on the production floor.
- •Documentation & Recordkeeping
- •Accurately complete production quality records.
- •Maintain compliance with FDA documentation requirements.
- •Report deviations, non-conformances, and unusual conditions immediately.
- •Support product hold procedures as directed.
Non-Conformance & Escalation
- •Immediately notify QA Supervisor of CCP deviations, out-of-specification conditions, or food safety risks.
- •Assist in containment of affected product.
- •Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
Audit & Inspection Support
- •Maintain inspection-ready documentation.
- •Support internal audits.
- •Provide records during regulatory inspections as directed by the QA Supervisor.
Authority & Limits
- •Place product on temporary hold pending QA Supervisor review.
- •Stop production momentarily if an immediate food safety risk is observed (with immediate notification).
- •Does not approve final product release or communicate with regulatory authorities.
Knowledge & Skills
- •Proficiency in English (written and verbal); Spanish language skills preferred.
- •Basic understanding of 21 CFR 117 and 21 CFR 120 requirements.
- •Ability to complete detailed documentation accurately.
- •Computer literacy and basic ERP/data entry skills.
- •Strong attention to detail.
- •Reliable and accountable.
- •Team-oriented and cooperative.
- •Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- •Strong communication skills.