Quality Technician

Datrose•Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician monitors, tests, and verifies food product safety and quality throughout manufacturing at the Lee Road North facility in Rochester, New York. The role uses analytical testing, microbiological procedures, quality systems, and established inspections to support compliance with customer specifications, company standards, and applicable food safety regulations. The technician identifies quality concerns, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with production and other departments to resolve issues promptly. This is a full-time, direct-hire position in a manufacturing environment. The posting describes 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with hourly pay of $21.42–$27.32 depending on experience and qualifications. It also lists a night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, paying $22.42–$28.32 per hour. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and able to follow quality procedures, document findings accurately, identify potential food safety concerns, and communicate across departments. Prior quality control experience is preferred, and food manufacturing or laboratory experience is valuable. Candidates with strong mathematical, computer, and problem-solving skills who are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Intermediate computer, communication, mathematical, and reasoning skills, including the ability to document findings accurately.
Ability to perform or learn established analytical and microbiological testing procedures.
Ability to use or learn laboratory equipment such as refractometers, salt titrators, acid titrators, pH meters, color meters, moisture meters, and consistometers.
Ability to recognize inconsistencies, interpret results, and follow detailed procedures.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with production and quality teams.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, hairnet, earplugs, beard net if applicable, Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and leather slip-resistant work shoes or boots.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking; lifting and carrying materials weighing less than 50 pounds; and frequent reaching, pulling, stair climbing, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
Authorization to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Previous quality control experience.
Food manufacturing or laboratory experience.
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Inspect products, batches, raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Conduct analytical testing on products, ingredients, water, packaging materials, and other manufacturing components.
Perform required microbiological testing, including ATP swabs, culture swabs, plating, BacT/Alert 3D, and 3M film plating.
Monitor thermal process controls, including pasteurizer temperatures and packaging sterilization.
Verify product codes, chart recorders, and other required production monitoring information.
Place nonconforming raw materials, packaging, and finished products on hold according to established procedures.
Use laboratory testing instruments to assess product characteristics and specifications.
Analyze and interpret statistical process control data to support quality decisions.
Perform required 24-hour product sensory evaluations in the laboratory.
Maintain equipment calibration, complete preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot testing equipment as needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and food safety and quality procedures.
Participate in internal inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collect and organize retention and customer samples, and maintain the sample storage and retain area.
Maintain accurate physical and electronic records of inspections, test results, and other required documentation.
Immediately report quality, food safety, and compliance concerns and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Keep laboratory work areas and equipment clean, organized, and compliant with required standards.