Food Quality Assurance Technician — Night Shift (Rotating)

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to help maintain top food safety and quality standards. You will perform in-process and finished product tests, document results, and collaborate with team members to uphold our high standards.

The role involves a rotating schedule (Friday-Sunday and Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM), lab testing, data entry, and supporting GMP and sanitation compliance. A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.

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 mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to help maintain top food safety and quality standards. You will perform in-process and finished product tests, document results, and collaborate with team members to uphold our high standards.

The role involves a rotating schedule (Friday-Sunday and Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM), lab testing, data entry, and supporting GMP and sanitation compliance. A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.