Food Quality Control Technician

LS Solutions; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Minnesota seeks a Food Quality Technician to support safe, high-quality food production in a manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes routine sampling, testing, and documentation to ensure HACCP/GMP compliance.

You will collaborate with operations and safety teams, maintain testing equipment, and participate in audits, helping sustain a culture of integrity, safety, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP and GMP compliance.
• Laboratory testing and quality inspection experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot testing equipment.
• Collaborative mindset to work with operations and safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling, inspections, and lab tests for materials and products.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory standards.
• Document test results and quality findings accurately.
• Maintain and support testing equipment for reliable performance.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and safety teams to drive improvements.
• Support audits and uphold safety and inclusion culture.

Skills

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Laboratory testing

Documentation accuracy

Equipment maintenance

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Food Quality Technician supporting safe, high-quality food production in a manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling, inspections, and laboratory tests for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Accurately document test results and quality findings.
• Maintain and support testing equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Identify and elevate non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits and help maintain a culture of integrity, safety, and inclusion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of food quality systems and compliance (HACCP/GMP and regulations).
• Experience performing laboratory testing and quality inspections.
• Detail-oriented, with accurate documentation and strong follow-through.
• Ability to maintain equipment and communicate issues promptly.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams.