1st Shift QC Technician

Socket.dev; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support daily quality control and food safety activities across our processing facility. You will ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards and collaborate closely with operations.

Responsibilities include executing GMP programs, pre-operational inspections, sampling and documenting results, coordinating with USDA inspectors, and maintaining accurate quality records while upholding PPE and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or quality control preferred.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety procedures.
• Ability to stand long hours and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections of the processing facility prior to production
• Sample and evaluate product attributes, document results, and report issues to the Supervisor when standards are not met
• Work with USDA inspectors to ensure regulatory and food safety compliance
• Monitor packaging operations for product accuracy, labeling, and order counts
• Maintain quality records and notify supervision when supplies are low
• Perform receiving inspections, equipment checks, calibration verification, and basic quality-related lab testing
• Maintain a clean and safe work area following GMP and PPE requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Description

Video Showcasing Job Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for carrying out daily quality control and food safety activities throughout the processing facility to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards. The QC Tech is expected to work closely with operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all food safety, food quality, food defense, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) programs
• Perform pre-operational inspections of the processing facility prior to production
• Sample and evaluate product attributes, accurately document results, and communicate issues to the Supervisor when standards are not met
• Work with USDA inspectors to ensure compliance with all regulatory and food safety requirements
• Monitor packaging operations to confirm product accuracy, labeling, and order counts.
• Conduct and document non-conformances and corrective actions
• Perform receiving inspections, equipment checks, calibration verification, and basic quality-related lab testing
• Maintain accurate and complete quality records and notify supervision when supplies are low
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following GMPs, safety procedures, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety standard
• Ability to communicate effectively and use basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a production environment
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10 hours) and perform repetitive tasks
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or quality control preferred

Resumen del Puesto:

El Técnico de Control de Calidad es responsable de realizar actividades diarias de control de calidad e inocuidad alimentaria en toda la planta de procesamiento, con el fin de garantizar que los productos cumplan con los estándares de seguridad, regulatorios y del cliente. El Técnico de Control de Calidad debe trabajar en estrecha colaboración con el área de operaciones.

Responsabilidades Principales:

• Seguir todos los programas de inocuidad alimentaria, calidad del producto, defensa alimentaria y Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (GMP)
• Realizar inspecciones preoperacionales de la planta de procesamiento antes del inicio de la producción
• Tomar muestras y evaluar atributos del producto, documentar resultados con precisión y comunicar cualquier desviación al supervisor cuando no se cumplan los estándares
• Trabajar con inspectores del USDA para asegurar el cumplimiento de los requisitos regulatorios y de inocuidad alimentaria
• Monitorear las operaciones de empaque para verificar la exactitud del producto, el etiquetado y el conteo de pedidos
• Registrar y dar seguimiento a no conformidades y acciones correctivas
• Realizar inspecciones de recepción, revisiones de equipos, verificación de calibraciones y pruebas básicas de laboratorio relacionadas con calidad
• Mantener registros de calidad precisos y completos, y notificar a la supervisión cuando los suministros estén bajos
• Realizar otras tareas relacionadas según se asignen
• Mantener un área de trabajo limpia y segura siguiendo las Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (GMP), los procedimientos de seguridad y utilizando el Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE) requerido

Calificaciones:

• Gran atención al detalle y compromiso con los estándares de calidad e inocuidad alimentaria
• Capacidad para comunicarse de manera efectiva y utilizar habilidades básicas de resolución de problemas
• Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente en un entorno de producción
• Capacidad para permanecer de pie por períodos prolongados (hasta 10 horas) y realizar tareas repetitivas
• Experiencia previa en manufactura de alimentos o control de calidad (preferida)