Food Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold our high standards of product quality and food safety. You will perform in-process and finished product tests, document results, and collaborate with the team to keep production running smoothly.

This full-time role involves rotating shifts (Fri–Sun and Thu–Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM), lab upkeep, audits for GMP and sanitation, and providing hands-on support to Packers during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Strong basic math skills and safety-conscious attitude when working with chemical solutions and test samples.
• Mechanical aptitude is helpful, but not required.
• Great organizational and communication skills; the ability to work with all levels of associates.
• Basic computer skills for entering and summarizing quality control data.
• Willingness to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Stay active and engaged throughout the day, collecting samples, testing, and collaborating with the team to ensure everything is up to standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all testing, audits, and tasks performed.
• Communicate test results and corrective actions with the appropriate team members to ensure consistency.
• Work professionally and respectfully with peers, sharing insights and solutions.
• Perform product quality tests and ensure food safety by following standard work, lab checklists, and other communication methods.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness by conducting pre-op inspections, including visual equipment checks and ATP testing.
• Stick to a regular product testing schedule, adjusting as needed for quality concerns.
• Keep the lab, equipment, and supplies clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Identify non-conformance issues, placing product on hold, investigating the root cause, and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist with lab equipment calibration, auditing records, performing calibrations, and updating the necessary documentation.
• Generate shift reports, detailing issues, opportunities, and events that happened during the shift.
• Perform daily and monthly audits to ensure facility compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.
• Provide technical support to Packers and other associates, especially during busy periods.
• Make a direct impact on food safety at Utz by ensuring quality control is always top-notch.
• Work with management and associates to ensure food safety standards are followed.
• Report any food safety, office, or operational issues to a supervisor or manager for resolution.
• Assist with other duties as needed to help achieve company and department goals.

Skills

Math skills

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

PPE compliance

Tools

None

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold our high standards of product quality and food safety. You will perform in-process and finished product tests, document results, and collaborate with the team to keep production running smoothly.

This full-time role involves rotating shifts (Fri–Sun and Thu–Sun, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM), lab upkeep, audits for GMP and sanitation, and providing hands-on support to Packers during busy periods.