Food Quality Control Technician

RG&T Solutions; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RG&T Solutions is seeking a Food Quality Technician to support safe, high-quality food production in a manufacturing facility by performing sampling, laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

You will conduct routine sampling, laboratory testing, inspections to verify product quality and safety; ensure HACCP, GMPs compliance; document results; maintain equipment; collaborate with operations and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to integrity, safety, and quality.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP principles and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing, inspections, and recordkeeping accurately.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining testing equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to elevate concerns and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling, laboratory testing, and inspections to verify product quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Accurately document test results and maintain clear, compliant records.
• Maintain and support testing equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Identify non-conformances, elevate issues appropriately, and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with audits and support food safety and quality culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Laboratory testing

Recordkeeping

Communication

Job description

Food Quality Technician to support safe, high-quality food production in a manufacturing facility by performing sampling, inspections, and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sampling, laboratory testing, and inspections to verify product quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Accurately document test results and maintain clear, compliant records.
• Maintain and support testing equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Identify non-conformances, elevate issues appropriately, and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with audits and support food safety and quality culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to integrity, safety, and quality.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP principles and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing, inspections, and recordkeeping accurately.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining testing equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to elevate concerns and improve processes.