Quality Technician - 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)

3e17567d-22fe-47cf-a1bf-ff02192fad79•Rochester, NY

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician monitors the food safety and quality of products and services to ensure they meet customer and regulatory standards, using quality tools and systems. The role performs product, batch, analytical, microbiological, and sensory checks; monitors thermal processes; maintains lab equipment, work areas, samples, and records; and communicates concerns and results to support timely resolution across departments. The position works in a manufacturing environment and requires use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net if applicable, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and leather skid-resistant work shoes or boots.
Intermediate computer and communication skills, math skills, and reasoning ability.
Ability to use tools and gauges, including a refractometer, salt titrator, acid titrator, pH meter, color meter, moisture meter, and consistometer.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in quality control.

Responsibilities

Perform required product and batch inspections.
Maintain work areas and equipment in accordance with GMP and GLP standards.
Place non-conforming raw materials, packaging, and finished products on hold when required.
Perform analytical and microbiological testing as defined by Food Safety and Quality systems.
Verify product codes and chart recorders.
Perform microbiological activities such as ATP swabs, culture swabs, plating, BacT/Alert3D, and 3M film plating, as required by the facility.
Monitor thermal process checks, including pasteurizer temperatures and packaging sterilization processes.
Participate in GMP, GLP, food safety, and food quality programs.
Maintain lab equipment calibration and operating condition through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Perform analytical testing on products, water, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other materials.
Analyze, interpret, and use statistical process control data to inform decisions.
Perform 24-hour sensory evaluations of products in the lab.
Participate in internal inspections and audits.
Maintain accurate physical and electronic paperwork and records to meet government and company requirements.
Immediately communicate quality, food safety, and compliance concerns for prompt resolution.
Communicate quality results and collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Collect retention and customer samples.
Organize and maintain the sample storage and retain area.