Quality Assurance & Quality Control Technician

Nesco Resource•Missouri City, TX

About The Position

Nesco Resource is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance & Quality Control Technician to support food manufacturing operations in the Missouri City area of Houston. The technician helps ensure food products are manufactured in compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role monitors production processes, conducts inspections and testing, documents results, and supports corrective actions to maintain product quality and food safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Food Science or a related field.
2–5 years of quality assurance, quality control, or food manufacturing experience.
Experience conducting food safety inspections and quality testing.
Familiarity with SQF/BRC standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks and inspections of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.
Conduct food safety and quality testing according to established procedures and specifications.
Monitor production processes for compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC, and company standards.
Verify sanitation, allergen control, and food safety practices throughout the facility.
Document inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions accurately and in a timely manner.
Place non-conforming products on hold and assist with investigations and root cause analysis.
Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Calibrate and maintain quality testing equipment.
Train and coach production associates on quality and food safety requirements.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams on continuous improvement initiatives.