Food Quality Technician - 1st Shift, Assurance & Compliance

Ragozzino Foods, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ragozzino Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality across production. You will perform daily inspections, monitor CCP data, and support HACCP, GMP, and SQF programs.

You will calibrate equipment, verify weights, test sanitation levels, document results, and collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement. English literacy required, bilingual preferred; 1–2 years in food manufacturing will help.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Production Line Experience within the food industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in follow-up; ability to meet deadlines.
• Team player, positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and ATP swab testing to verify startup readiness.
• Calibrate and document accuracy of scales, thermometers, metal detectors, and X-ray equipment at shift start.
• Monitor sanitizer concentrations and sanitation standards to ensure compliance.
• Record CCP data (temperatures and time controls) per HACCP requirements.
• Review labels and packaging materials for alignment with product specifications.

Skills

Food industry experience

Quality control knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ragozzino Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality across production. You will perform daily inspections, monitor CCP data, and support HACCP, GMP, and SQF programs.

You will calibrate equipment, verify weights, test sanitation levels, document results, and collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement. English literacy required, bilingual preferred; 1–2 years in food manufacturing will help.