Quality Assurance Technician

@ Seattle Fish Co.

Company Overview

Since 1918, Seattle Fish Co. has supplied the highest quality seafood to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and grocers throughout Denver and the Rocky Mountain area. The company has a proud legacy and now expands its premium protein options with Lombardi Brothers Meats, a trusted provider of high quality meat since 1947.

Role: Quality Assurance Technician

This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Culture. The technician will enforce GMPs, SOPs, PPE, HACCP, SSOPs, and ensure adherence through training, inspections, and process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and train production teams in food quality and safety.
• Inspect incoming product quality and review best by dates.
• Implement process improvements, root cause evaluations, and CAPA closures.
• Train employees on quality standards, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Conduct daily quality checks, equipment calibration, and environmental tests.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in food production; a bachelor's degree is a plus. Supervisory skills, quality methodologies (internal auditing, CAPA, problem-solving), and solid computer and communication skills are required. Bilingual in Spanish and machining experience are advantageous.

Working Conditions

Must be physically able to stand for 8 hours, lift heavy weights, and work in a cold, wet environment. Flexibility to work weekends and overtime is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life, long-term, & short-term disability
• 401k retirement plan
• Discount pricing on seafood, meat, and gourmet products

Key skills/competency

Quality Assurance Technician, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, SOP, SSOP, Manufacturing, Training, Inspection, Process Improvement