Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician (Level II) performs hands-on quality inspections and verification activities on ingredients, in-process products, and finished goods in a regulated food manufacturing environment. This role ensures products and processes consistently meet internal quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements by monitoring critical parameters, verifying food safety programs, and maintaining accurate documentation. The technician serves as a key resource for food safety and quality, supports audits and investigations, and helps drive a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the plant.

• Perform quality inspections and verification activities on ingredients, in-process products, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Monitor and verify Critical Parameters (CPs), Critical Control Points (CCPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and sanitation activities throughout production.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to confirm equipment and production areas are clean, set up correctly, and ready for use.
• Perform environmental monitoring and allergen verification activities to support food safety programs.
• Execute hold and release activities to ensure non-conforming products do not move forward until issues are resolved.
• Verify that products and processes meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Identify, document, and elevate quality or food safety concerns in real time to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety procedures on the production floor.
• Follow HACCP, FDA, USDA, sanitation, allergen, and other food safety requirements in daily work.
• Verify equipment calibration in accordance with company quality procedures and document results accurately.
• Support traceability activities, including mock recalls and investigations, to ensure full product traceability.
• Help maintain and strengthen a culture where food safety and quality are understood as everyones responsibility.
• Maintain accurate quality control records, including test results, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis for non-conformances and help identify effective solutions.
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality and food safety issues and prevent recurrence.
• Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by providing documentation and on-floor support.
• Use sound judgment and decision-making skills to help resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Partner closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
• As a Level II technician, help raise the bar for the Quality team by modeling best practices and strong compliance.
• Train and coach associates on procedures, documentation standards, and quality and food safety best practices.
• Serve as a backup to senior quality roles and QC supervisors when needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Share knowledge with teammates to build understanding of quality and food safety requirements across the plant.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations.

• 24+ years of experience in food manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Experience working in USDA and/or FDA-regulated food manufacturing facilities.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and their application in a food production environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA/USDA food safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with quality inspection and basic quality control testing in food manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and make sound decisions in real time.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Basic experience using Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English to follow procedures and document findings.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed in a production environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding food manufacturing…