Quality Technician
Position Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting day-to-day quality operations within a manufacturing environment. This role oversees product quality, food safety, sanitation, and process compliance activities to ensure products meet customer specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Technician conducts laboratory testing, production line inspections, quality audits, and maintains accurate quality records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and required personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards established by the company, customers, and regulatory agencies.
- Perform testing and analysis of raw materials, finished products, treated water, and other materials as required.
- Conduct chemical and physical testing of ingredients, packaging materials, and in-process products to determine compliance with specifications.
- Evaluate finished products and packaging through audits and inspections to verify quality standards are met.
- Monitor process control parameters and perform quality checks such as seal inspections, closure torque verification, seam evaluations, and other required tests.
- Stop production and immediately notify management when food safety or quality concerns are identified.
- Maintain accurate and legible records of testing, inspections, corrective actions, and related documentation.
- Perform routine production line inspections at designated intervals.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure test accuracy and reliability.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
- Report out-of-specification results and quality concerns to leadership.
- Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and understand the metric system.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- 1-3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Food or beverage manufacturing or laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Familiarity with SQF, GMP, Six Sigma, and food safety requirements.
- Experience using measurement tools and inspection equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
Key Competencies
- Quality Assurance & Inspection
- Technical Documentation
- Food Safety Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Integrity & Professionalism
Working Conditions
- May require days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures.
- Hearing protection and other PPE may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Regular standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and visual inspection capabilities.
