Quality Control Technician

Golding•Winston-Salem, NC

10d

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician performs laboratory testing and quality control checks to support production activities throughout the plant. The role helps ensure compliance with food safety and quality system requirements, including applicable regulatory, customer, and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements. The technician follows Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and all safety and security policies and procedures while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in a quality assurance position in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to read and write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with a full range of body motion.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a wet and/or humid environment, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and nut allergens.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing.
Maintain and organize the laboratory, including supplies and documents.
Conduct quality control checks throughout the facility for compliance.
Perform pre-operational checklists.
Conduct environmental monitoring.
Review and disposition raw materials.
Conduct ATP swabbing of equipment.
Place non-conforming materials on hold.
Enter quality control data and maintain records and logs.
Perform daily equipment calibration and verification.
Communicate quality updates to production.
Communicate directives and provide instruction to production employees.
Facilitate compliance with the foreign material program.
Verify sanitation procedures.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to safety and security policies and procedures.
Follow food safety and quality system requirements, including relevant regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.