Food QC Technician: QA, HACCP & Audits

Red River Commodities Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay through Tapcheck

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k & company match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Red River Commodities is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform in-plant inspections, sampling, and documentation ensuring sunflower seed products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

This role supports food safety, production consistency, and traceability by verifying processes, communicating issues in real time, and promoting continuous improvement within a fast-paced plant environment in Fargo, ND.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or quality control is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, SQF, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and communicate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods on the production floor.
• Collect and prepare product samples for third‑party laboratory testing.
• Monitor CCPs and ensure compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.
• Perform visual checks for foreign material, packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, and allergen control.
• Document inspection results, deviations, and corrective actions in QA records.
• Communicate quality concerns to production and QA leadership promptly.
• Support traceability by maintaining sample retention logs and batch records.
• Assist with internal audits, mock recalls, and third‑party inspections.
• Help train production staff on quality and food safety procedures.

Skills

Food quality control

HACCP

GMP

Attention to detail

Data entry

Cross-department communication

Job description

Red River Commodities is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform in-plant inspections, sampling, and documentation ensuring sunflower seed products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

This role supports food safety, production consistency, and traceability by verifying processes, communicating issues in real time, and promoting continuous improvement within a fast-paced plant environment in Fargo, ND.