Quality Control Technician
About The Position
Quality Control Technicians support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing and production process. The position performs routine testing, inspections, sampling, and documentation to ensure raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and production processes meet established quality standards and specifications. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, analytical, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and quality, can identify and communicate quality concerns, and work collaboratively with Production, Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
- Positive attitude, team-player approach, and self-leadership.
- Ability to calibrate testing equipment, use RedZone manufacturing software, and become certified in Quality areas.
Nice To Haves
- Machine quality or food production experience.
- Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF, and understanding of legal food safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Understand product specifications, food safety and legal requirements, and perform complete quality tests and analyses using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Use the Digital Production System (Redzone) to complete quality compliance documents, launch ad hoc data sheets, and communicate with support functions.
- Monitor and ensure production checks are completed for the specified area.
- Calibrate and use all quality equipment for the specified area.
- Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality.
- Assist in cupping and other lab functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Generous paid vacation and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources.
- Company-paid disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 3× annual compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
