Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner

Korpack is looking for a Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner to join its team. If you have a passion for quality and thrive in a dynamic, " Get S*%t Done " (GSD) environment, Korpack invites you to join our fast-growing organization!

The Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner is responsible for ensuring that products and services meet the required quality standards before they reach the customer.

Who We Are :

Korpack is a team of innovators in packaging materials, contract packaging, and automation solutions. With an engineering mindset and creative flexibility, we aim to lead the industry by consistently improving our performance and meeting the highest standards.

Our mission is to delight customers by delivering quality services consistently on time, keeping promises, and building lasting relationships.

We strive to disrupt the packaging industry from every angle. Our core values are :

• D - Determined
• I - Innovative
• S - Smile
• R - Responsive
• U - Understanding
• P - Proactive
• T - Teamwork

The above core values are what we are looking for as we grow our team. Accountability isn't a want, but a need. If you have grit and enjoy fast-paced environments, and will do what it takes to succeed, apply today.

What does success look like? (What You’ll do - Mission of the role)

The role's mission is to monitor, inspect, and test processes and outputs to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.

The QA Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and address any quality issues, and recommend improvements to enhance overall product or service quality.

What Your Day Will Consist of :

Quality Monitoring

Perform regular inspections, audits (including SQF, Costco, GFSI, and GMP), and tests to ensure products, services, and processes comply with internal and external quality and food safety standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate documentation of quality assurance activities, including test results, inspection reports, and corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with FSMA, HACCP, and FSVP regulations, with a focus on foreign supplier verification.

Audit Readiness & Execution

Prepare for and participate in third-party audits such as SQF, Costco, ISO, GFSI, and GMP. Address any audit findings and ensure ongoing compliance.

Supplier Verification (FSVP)

Implement and oversee the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) to ensure suppliers outside the U.S. meet the required safety and quality standards.

Collect and verify supplier documentation and ingredient control processes.

ServeSafe & Food Safety

Maintain compliance with ServeSafe standards and ensure team members are trained in food safety best practices. Implement procedures to ensure compliance with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act).

Process Improvement

Continuously improve quality and food safety processes, with a focus on preventative controls (PCQI), HACCP principles, and GMP practices.

Ensure effective SOPs and workflows are in place.

Preventative Controls (PCQI)

Serve as the designated PCQI, responsible for implementing and maintaining food safety plans, conducting hazard analysis, managing preventative controls, and verifying supplier practices in compliance with FSMA and FDA regulations.

Training & Education

Provide training and support to employees on food safety programs (FSMA, SQF, GMP, ServeSafe) and quality assurance processes.

Lead sessions on supplier verification, document control, and standard compliance.

SOP Development

Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows to ensure consistency in operations and quality control.

Corrective Action : Investigate and document quality defects, non-compliances, and discrepancies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.

Data Analysis

Collect, analyze, and interpret data on product quality, audits, and supplier performance. Provide insights and recommendations to improve quality and efficiency.

What you Need to Bring to the Role :

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, quality management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in quality assurance, particularly in food and beverage manufacturing or restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality programs, including FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, and ServeSafe.
• Experience writing SOPs, workflows, and managing food safety plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards (FDA, GFSI, Costco, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and document control.

Preferred Qualifications :

• ServeSafe certification or other food safety-related certifications.
• Experience with SQF audits and leading GFSI audits.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma certification.

What You’ll Earn

Aggressive compensation, 401K, Competitive benefits, Vacation, etc.