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A candidate-focused guide to the key certifications for food plant jobs, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, forklift licenses, and workplace safety training.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control are not the same, and understanding the difference is crucial whether you’re applying for a role, managing a plant, or trying to improve production performance.

GMP, HACCP, SQF and more. Here are a few of the most common and valuable certifications across food and beverage manufacturing environments — especially for production, quality, and safety-focused jobs.

Food safety is non-negotiable — not just for consumer protection, but for regulatory compliance, brand reputation, and operational success.