Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support food safety and product quality in our french fry production facility. This role is responsible for monitoring raw materials, in-process product, finished goods, packaging, and plant conditions to ensure compliance with company standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory expectations. The Quality Control Technician works closely with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to identify issues, document findings, and help maintain consistent product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine quality checks on incoming potatoes, ingredients, oil, packaging materials, in-process product, and finished french fry products.
- Monitor critical processing steps such as washing, peeling, cutting, blanching, frying, freezing, seasoning, and packaging to verify adherence to product specifications.
- Collect samples and conduct inspections or tests for attributes such as appearance, color, texture, size, temperature, weight, moisture, and packaging integrity.
- Verify compliance with food safety programs and plant requirements, including GMPs, sanitation standards, allergen controls, HACCP monitoring, and traceability procedures.
- Complete required quality documentation accurately and on time, including inspection logs, hold reports, non-conformance reports, corrective action records, and shift summaries.
- Identify product or process deviations, place affected materials on hold when needed, and promptly communicate findings to production leadership or quality management.
- Conduct line audits, pre-operational inspections, and sanitation verification checks to help maintain a clean and compliant production environment.
- Support investigations into customer complaints, internal quality incidents, and root cause analysis activities.
- Calibrate, verify, and maintain basic testing and monitoring equipment according to established procedures.
- Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections by preparing records and answering questions related to quality activities.
- Work closely with operations teams to promote continuous improvement in food safety, product consistency, and process control.
- Follow all company safety policies and contribute to a safe work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proven experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on quality control or quality inspection roles.
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret data effectively for decision-making.
- Experience conducting quality audits and implementing corrective actions within a regulated environment.
- Ability to complete records accurately and use basic computer systems or data entry tools.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with strong communication skills for documenting findings clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or coursework in food science, biology, chemistry, agriculture, or a related field.
- Experience in frozen food, potato processing, or high-volume food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with sampling procedures, inspection tools, and basic lab testing methods.
- Experience participating in audits or regulatory inspections.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
