• QA Sensory Technician

    Golden State Foods (Conyers, GA)


    QA Sensory Technician

    Description

    QA SENSORY TECHNICIAN

    Golden State Foods – Conyers, GA

     

    Full-time | Food Manufacturing

    ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

    Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands. From our Liquid Products Division, we produce over 1 billion pounds annually, driven by innovation, safety, and quality. Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    The QA Sensory Technician plays a vital role in ensuring finished products meet company, supplier, and customer quality, safety, and sanitation standards. This position supports the QA Sensory Technologist through sensory analysis, analytical testing, data compilation, and quality documentation. The QA Sensory Technician also assists in sensory training, customer concern investigations, and product development support, contributing to the overall excellence of Golden State Foods’ operations.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

     

    Sensory Analysis & Data Management

     

    + Assist with scheduling and conducting sensory panels on finished products.

    + Compile sensory data to verify compliance with product quality standards.

    + Notify QA Sensory Technologist and/or management of trends or results outside release limits.

     

    External Sensory Evaluation

     

    + Attend product cuttings at customer or external sensory evaluation centers.

    + Participate in occasional travel as required.

     

    Target/Reference Sample Program

     

    + Monitor samples selected for target/reference use.

    + Send samples to customers for target selection and provide samples to other liquid suppliers in the system.

     

    Shelf-Life Studies

     

    + Perform analytical and sensory testing for new products and customer requests.

    + Compile data for shelf-life reports and communicate results to management and product development.

     

    Quality Records & Documentation

     

    + Maintain accurate records, logs, test data, reports, and specifications.

     

    Customer Concern Investigations

     

    + Evaluate retains, returned products, and raw materials to assess concern validity and investigate root cause.

     

    Sensory Training & Cross-Functional Support

     

    + Assist in conducting sensory training for internal panelists.

    + Collaborate with the training department to ensure personnel receive initial and annual refresher training.

    + Work with product development on sensory tests, specifications, and related activities.

     

    Compliance & Safety

     

    + Adhere to food safety, quality, health, and environmental standards.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL NEED

    Education/Certification

    + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.

    Experience

    + 1–3 years of relevant work experience.

    + Understanding of food safety and regulations.

     

    Knowledge

     

    + Food safety concepts & techniques

    + HACCP programs & food safety regulations

    + Food microbiology

    + Food testing concepts

    + Food chemistry

    + Raw materials/product interaction

    + Sensory analysis/evaluation

    + PC word processing/spreadsheet software

     

    Skills & Abilities

     

    + Work independently and with cross-functional teams.

    + Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.

    + Maintain high accuracy in reading and processing information.

    + Perform various food safety tests in a lab environment (some lifting required).

    + Deliver high-quality results in a customer-focused business setting.

    + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

     

    + People First: At GSF, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

    + Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

    + People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

    + Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

    + Extensive Benefits: GSF believes in a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GSF values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our co mmunities.