Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician ensures that food-grade oil and dry goods products meet strict quality and safety standards by overseeing labeling, monitoring production processes, and performing routine laboratory tests. This role combines office-based documentation and label creation, hands‑on quality checks on the production floor, and analytical testing in a lab environment within a fast‑paced manufacturing facility.

• Check and verify production records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Spot check product labels to confirm correct information, format, and placement.
• Create and prepare labels for oil products in accordance with established specifications and regulations.
• Monitor the flow of product through the production process and identify any irregularities or issues.
• Take product samples from the production line and perform PV and OSI testing in the laboratory.
• Conduct pH and density testing on products as required and document results accurately.
• Oversee the production floor from a quality perspective, performing frequent quality checks on products and processes.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow established quality control procedures and promptly report any deviations or potential quality concerns.
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety and food‑grade hygiene guidelines.
• Engage in frequent moving, standing, lifting, and other active movements required to support production and quality activities.
• Maintain a high level of honesty and accountability, promptly admitting and reporting any mistakes to prevent product issues or recalls.
• Collaborate with production and lab team members to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Accurately record test data, inspection findings, and quality checks in logs or systems as required.

• Previous food and beverage manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Prior quality laboratory experience is preferred.
• An associate degree in biotechnology, biology, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Comfort working with labeling systems and documentation in an office setting.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities to grow into lead roles.
• Interest in career advancement within a company that promotes from within for those who demonstrate strong work ethic, attendance, and competency.

This position follows a four‑day work week on second shift, typically Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM. About 60% of the time is spent in an office setting working with labels and documentation, 30% on the production floor overseeing products and performing quality checks, and 10% in the lab conducting PV, OSI, pH, and density testing. The facility is a climate‑controlled, food‑grade manufacturing environment producing vegetable oil and dried good products, where cleanliness, accuracy, and honesty are critical to preventing product recalls.

Contract to Hire position based out of Boone, IA.

Pay range: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite in Boone, IA.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the ordinance, for positions located in San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use AI to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.