2nd Shift Quality Control Technician

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift in Mauldin, SC. You will perform comprehensive QC tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.

Responsibilities include titration, moisture/fat analysis, viscosity, pH testing, and calibration of lab instruments. You will also support HACCP and assist in training new staff while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in quality control/lab testing in food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform salt and acidity testing on finished products and in-process samples using titrators.
• Perform moisture and fat analysis of finished products, slurries, and starches using the CEM Smart Trac.
• Perform viscosity, Brix, and pH testing on finished products.
• Check weight control, cap torque, case codes, fill level, seal integrity, oil temperature, and bottle codes as needed.
• Calibrate pH meters, thermometers, and refractometers.
• Assist in tracking, isolating, and placing out-of-specification products on QC Hold.
• Check portion control production lines for weight control, film seal, and proper coding.
• Perform % peroxide value, color test, cold test, and a free fatty acid test on incoming oils.
• Flavor and color approval of pourable salad dressings.
• Helps maintain QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.
• Was assigned special projects such as headspace and weight studies.
• Monitored HACCP CCPs (pH, water activity, glass breakage, and x-ray).
• Trained new employees on all QC lab tech duties.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory analysis

Food testing

HACCP

Calibration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Titrators

CEM Smart Trac

pH meter

Refractometer

Thermometer

Job description

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift in Mauldin, SC. You will perform comprehensive QC tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.

Responsibilities include titration, moisture/fat analysis, viscosity, pH testing, and calibration of lab instruments. You will also support HACCP and assist in training new staff while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.