Quality Assurance Technician II (2nd Shift | Food Manufacturing) at PIEDMONT CANDY COMPANY

Lexington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Sanitation Verification, Product Inspection, Documentation Accuracy, Corrective Actions, Traceability, Regulatory Compliance, FDA Standards, BRC Standards, Allergen Control, Production Monitoring

Industry

Food Production

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lexington, NC 27262Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Category: Admin - ClericalOverview Piedmont Candy Company is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician II to support our 2nd shift production team. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, make sound decisions on the production floor, and uphold the highest food safety and quality standards. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA, BRC, and internal quality standards, while also supporting sanitation verification and training processes. Key Responsibilities Perform in-process quality checks (weights, metal detection, packaging, labeling, product specs) Monitor and enforce GMPs and food safety standards on the production floor Verify sanitation and cleaning processes are completed correctly prior to and during production Conduct pre-operational inspections and allergen control verifications Review and complete production and quality documentation for accuracy Support corrective actions, investigations, and traceability exercises Serve as a resource to production employees on food safety and quality expectations Independently make decisions and escalate issues when needed Verify and sign off on new hire training related to quality and food safety What We’re Looking For 2+ years of QA or production experience in food manufacturing (preferred) Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards Ability to work independently on 2nd shift with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications Experience in a BRC or FDA-regulated facility Experience with sanitation verification and pre-op inspections Interest in or willingness to obtain PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification Schedule 2nd Shift position (hours based on production needs) Why Join Us Opportunity to take ownership of quality on your shift Exposure to food safety systems, audits, and regulatory standards Growth opportunity into advanced quality or food safety roles (including PCQI certification) Team-focused, collaborative environment Apply Today If you’re a detail-oriented QA professional ready to step into a more independent, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Technician II performs in-process quality checks and enforces food safety standards on the production floor. They are responsible for verifying sanitation processes, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting corrective actions.