What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern Quality Assurance Technician position at Reser's Fine Foods?
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
Duties and responsibilities will comply with the QA Technician job description which include:
- Monitoring key process control points during production operations
- Documenting and reporting food safety or quality issues for corrective action.
The intern will provide seasonal QA Technician support, due to increased overtime and weekend scheduling during the high-volume production period.
The following are the principal job duties and responsibilities. The intern assignment will end 8/31/25.
• Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken
• May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion or related documentation
• Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Verifies the facility’s environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions. • Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
• Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products.
• Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned
• Adherence and monitor of programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned
• As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s)
Job Specifications:
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Working Conditions:
• Food processing, warehouse and food laboratory environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, ability to climb ladders, bend, reach and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.
Objectives/Goals
- Increase support and coverage that will allow full time QA technician staff opportunities for time off during the high-volume production period.
- Provide work experience, skill development, and mentorship to the intern, in support of the employer of choice cornerstone.
We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.
Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.
