Quality Control Technician

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs), sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), GMPs, normal operating procedures, and food safety (HACCP)
• Pre-operative and post-operative inspections of Equipment and Facility
• Monitoring and record keeping of Quality Control Points – temperature, chemical concentrations
• Interact with the QA Sanitation personnel to perform in their job function and acts as a guide that aids them as needed.
• ATP Luminometers
• Operational Inspections
  - Facility Housekeeping
• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, tools, and utensils
• Respond to Foreign Material Incidents
• Product Hold/Segregation/Release
• Product sampling, microbiological testing, and environmental microbiological testing
• Calibration of thermometers, scales, balances, weigh checkers, and luminometers
• Assist with all facility audits and/or inspections including GMP, Food Safety, Facility, Customer and GFSI
• Inspection of all incoming raw materials including apples and packaging
• The safe handling of all raw materials
• Maintenance of required temperatures for products and rooms
• Controlling the physical and organoleptic aspects of the product such as sizing, uniformity, texture, defects, feel, flavor, and odor
• Documentation control of all quality documents
• Monitor and verify metal detectors and pertaining elements
• Assist in non-conformance investigations.
• Focus on the end product, its functionality, interface, and performance according to the specifications.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

• The ability to work collaboratively and independently on various types of tasks
• Demonstration of the highest ethical standards and trustworthiness
• The ability to operate effectively in a client-driven, fast paced team environment
• Strong teaching, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills, willingness to train others
• The ability to collect, support, evaluate data, summarize, and draft reports
• Willingness to provide input in to developing policies and SOP’s and write into approved documents
• Confidence in presenting information and respond to questions from customers, managers in a clear and concise manner
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a goal-oriented environment
• The ability to use scanners and quality equipment/instruments
• Experience in a laboratory a plus
• The ability to identify problems and suggest improvements
• The ability to recognize and comply with hygiene factors according to set procedures
• The ability to complete all required quality and food safety training within a set timeframe
• The ability to remain positive and adapt to change

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in the Quality Assurance and Control regulated industry or bachelor’s degree in an applicable science related field.
• A background in manufacturing and food processing environments is preferred
• Proven analytical strengths and experience
  
  Excellent communication skills must read and write English, math and computer skills, detail orientated and positive attitude
• Food production knowledge FSMA and GFSI scheme knowledge a plus

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs safely
• Standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting and bending, use of both hands, manual & finger dexterity for rolling/manipulating
• Cold, wet, and damp climates of 33°F-38°F
• Exposure to loud noises
• The requirement of the use of safety equipment when operating machinery that may include but will not be limited to protective clothing, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety shoes.