Quality Tech
About The Position
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing and packaging process to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards. This role conducts and reviews pre-operational inspections, environmental swabs, and sanitation checks to verify that production areas and equipment meet required cleanliness standards. The technician ensures employees follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), performs Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring and documentation, and supports compliance with food safety programs. Responsibilities also include verifying the quality of incoming raw ingredients, managing product hold and disposition processes, collecting samples for laboratory testing, and authorizing finished product release. The Quality Control Technician works closely with production and receiving teams to maintain product integrity, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality standards.
Requirements
- A bachelors degree in a science or quality related field OR 2-4 years of production quality control experience
- Prior experience in a food environment
- Familiarity with analytical testing methods a plus
- Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and summarize data
- Self-motivated with proven leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Required to stand and walk for the major part of the shift
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Monitoring food safety throughout the manufacturing and packaging process
- Performing/reviewing pre-operational inspections and swabs
- Monitoring daily cleaning & sanitation duties
- Ensuring the correct SOPs are being followed
- Ensuring all employees are following GMP’s
- Keeping track of product on hold and/or disposition
- Working with receiving to assure raw ingredients quality
- Performing Critical Control Point checks and record keeping
- Collecting product samples for lab tests
- Finished product release
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
