Quality Specialist- Food

Advantage Technical
$25.00-$37.00
United States, Maryland, Havre de Grace
Jun 07, 2025
Quality Specialist- Food Havre De Grace, MD 10 months contract (could go longer) Pay: $25-$37/HR Supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the plant's Quality Management System (QMS). Ensures compliance with food safety (GFSI) and other industry standards, help manage audits, support the QC lab, drive corrective actions, and ensure readiness for certifications and inspections. Key Responsibilities Maintain an audit-ready Quality Management System (ISO 9001, GFSI certifications like BRC/SQF) Support and document quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Assist with customer, regulatory, and certification audits Help manage GMP/Food Safety Programs including HACCP, PCQI duties, mock recalls, inspections Analyze quality metrics and support improvement initiatives Backup support to Quality Control Lab as needed Qualifications 4+ years in quality or lab roles (food industry preferred) PCQI certification; strong HACCP experience Experience in audits and food safety certified environments Bachelor's in Physical Sciences or equivalent experience Knowledge of ISO 9001, 21 CFR 117 & 121, and IPEC GMP Proficient with Microsoft Office; Minitab/SAP/LIMS preferred Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our candidate privacy info statement which explains how we will use your information click here.