Quality Assurance Technician

BakeMark; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

BakeMark is seeking a quality-focused inspector to ensure product integrity across raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, accurate data recording, and strong collaboration with quality and production teams.

You will calibrate and maintain inspection equipment, participate in audits, and help drive corrective actions to meet ISO/GMP standards. Some manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate, associate degree, or coursework in quality, manufacturing, or laboratory technology preferred.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environments for entry-level; 2+ years commonly expected for full technician roles.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (ISO, GMP, FDA) depending on industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process items, and finished products using visual, mechanical, or laboratory methods.
• Execute test protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs); record and report test data and nonconformances.
• Maintain documentation including batch records, inspection logs, and calibration certificates.
• Support investigations into defects and deviations; perform root-cause data collection and help implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and test equipment; escalate equipment failures to engineering or maintenance.
• Participate in audits and compliance activities; prepare evidence and follow audit findings to closure.

Skills

Inspection & testing

Calibration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Job description

Job Description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Summary: This position inspects products, runs tests, records results, and supports corrective actions to ensure products and processes meet company, industry, and regulatory quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process items, and finished products using visual, mechanical, or laboratory methods.
• Execute test protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs); record and report test data and nonconformances.
• Maintain documentation including batch records, inspection logs, and calibration certificates.
• Support investigations into defects and deviations; perform root-cause data collection and help implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and test equipment; escalate equipment failures to engineering or maintenance.
• Participate in audits and compliance activities; prepare evidence and follow audit findings to closure.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate, associate degree, or coursework in quality, manufacturing, or laboratory technology preferred.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environments for entry-level; 2+ years commonly expected for full technician roles.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (ISO, GMP, FDA) depending on industry. (Qualifications aggregated from job-market summaries and role guides

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.