QA Technician

About Sierra Meat & Seafood

Sierra Meat & Seafood is a family-owned and operated company with deep roots in the Western U.S. food industry. For over 75 years, we’ve built our reputation on a commitment to exceptional quality, integrity, and service — providing premium meats and seafood to restaurants, resorts, retailers, and distributors across the region.

We take pride in combining old-world craftsmanship with modern food safety practices, ensuring that every product bearing our name meets the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and excellence.

Position Summary

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician is an essential part of our team, ensuring that Sierra Meat & Seafood’s operations consistently meet or exceed all regulatory and company food safety and quality standards.

This entry-level role supports daily quality checks, inspections, and documentation related to USDA, FDA, FSMA, Organic, MSC, HACCP, and SQF requirements. The FSQA Technician will work hands-on with production, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics teams to uphold Sierra’s reputation for producing safe, consistent, and high-quality products.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in food safety and quality within a respected, growth-oriented company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance and Verification

• Monitor and document adherence to all USDA, FDA, FSMA, Organic, MSC, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections to ensure sanitation and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support internal and external audits, product inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Verify product labeling, lot coding, and traceability for regulatory accuracy and internal consistency.

Quality Assurance Activities

• Perform product sampling, temperature checks, weight verification, and visual inspections.
• Monitor control points during production to verify compliance with HACCP and SQF standards.
• Support environmental and allergen monitoring programs and sanitation verifications.
• Identify and report deviations or non-conformances and assist in corrective actions.
• Help ensure measuring devices and monitoring equipment are properly calibrated and maintained.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams to reinforce a proactive food safety culture.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to supervisors and department leads.
• Support employee training initiatives related to GMPs, food safety, and quality programs.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

• Maintain inspection logs, records, and verification documents for audit readiness.
• Assist in tracking FSQA performance metrics and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and product quality.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures and regulatory documentation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in refrigerated environments, and lift up to 50 lbs (within OSHA guidelines).

Core Competencies

• Commitment to food safety and quality excellence
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Accountability and integrity in documentation and performance
• Team collaboration and effective communication
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment

Why Join Sierra Meat & Seafood

At Sierra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We provide a supportive, team-oriented environment where quality and safety are more than policies — they’re shared values. As part of our FSQA team, you’ll gain valuable skills in food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance while contributing to a proud legacy of excellence that spans generations.