Quality Control Technician - Warehouse (Mon-Fri) 1st Shift
About The Position
Furst-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Warehouse Quality Control Technician at its Lake City, Florida location. The role is onsite in a warehouse and production environment and focuses on inspecting outgoing shipments to ensure orders are accurate, complete, and meet company quality standards. The technician verifies quantities, identifies damaged or incorrect materials, and helps prevent shipping errors while working with warehouse and operations teams to resolve discrepancies. The role also supports the onsite Quality and Safety team with inspections, documentation, and related initiatives. The core schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with overtime available as needed. Starting pay is $17.00–$24.00 per hour, determined by shift schedule, relevant experience, and the interview process. Pay is hourly, with overtime pay, and is paid biweekly. The work location is 688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055. Furst-McNess Company has served livestock producers across the United States for more than a century with animal nutrition, feed, mineral, and management solutions. The company describes its culture as people-first and centered on safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity, customer service, and professional and personal development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Forklift experience or ability to obtain company forklift certification.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and document work accurately.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work in industrial environments, including climbing stairs or ladders, and perform physical tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, or quality inspection.
- Experience in roles such as Safety Technician, EHS Technician, QA/QC Technician, or Compliance Technician.
- Basic working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, FSMA, or similar standards.
Responsibilities
- Inspect outgoing pallets and shipments against customer orders and shipping documents for product accuracy, bag counts, quantities, and completeness.
- Check outgoing pallets for proper stacking, wrapping, labeling, and overall condition before shipment.
- Identify and report missing bags, incorrect products, damaged packaging, and other shipment discrepancies, and verify corrections before shipment.
- Inspect incoming materials for compliance with quality standards.
- Assist the onsite Quality and Safety team with routine safety observations and inspections.
- Support incident and complaint investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions.
- Review production, receiving, and compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
- Help identify, document, and segregate damaged or non-conforming products.
- Assist with periodic and ad hoc inventory reviews to verify ERP system accuracy.
- Support the Quality & Safety Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining facility safety, quality, and food safety SOPs.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and documentation to support audits and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with product review and release as needed.
- Participate in root-cause reviews and help identify and implement corrective actions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid floating holidays
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
- Fitness reimbursement of $200 annually
- Safety boot reimbursement
- PPE provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
