Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Role Summary

The Quality Control Technician ensures our products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role verifies product specifications, monitors food safety protocols, escalates non-conformance issues, and supports production teams in maintaining compliance and traceability.

What You'll Do

• Perform shift-based verification of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Identify, isolate, and escalate out-of-specification materials while collaborating with Production and the Plant Quality Manager.
• Verify code dates, scale calibration, metal detection, sanitation checks, and documentation in accordance with FSMA and HACCP guidelines.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and coach operators on quality protocols, documentation accuracy, and food safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within food or beverage production.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English;
  Spanish is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email systems.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Competitive pay with stable full-time scheduling.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Advancement opportunities within Quality and Operations.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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