Quality Technician; Food Manufacturing

Client Overview

Our client is a leading food manufacturing organization dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers nationwide. Their success is driven by a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. They are currently seeking a Quality Technician (Food Manufacturing) to support quality assurance and food safety initiatives on their 2nd Shift team.

$22/hr - $24/hr

The Quality Technician will support quality assurance, food safety, and compliance activities within a manufacturing environment. The role works closely with production teams to ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe, high-quality operation. The technician works Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with occasional overtime on Saturdays, and requires experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality systems, inspections, and food safety standards.

• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Perform product inspections, testing, sampling, and documentation reviews.
• Support investigations related to quality concerns and non-conformances.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing, sanitation, and GMP practices.
• Collect and prepare samples for internal and external testing.
• Calibrate and verify production and laboratory equipment as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and quality system initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to promote a culture of quality, food safety, and compliance.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is a plus.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Laboratory Operations, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or a regulated production environment.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and quality systems.
• Experience with inspections, sampling, testing, documentation review, or other quality-related activities.
• Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation programs, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and provide occasional flexibility for weekends or alternate shift coverage as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, ERP systems, or production tracking software.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field preferred, or 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing.

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off benefits.