Quality Control Tech

Kelly Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Denton, Texas. This full-time role focuses on ensuring food quality and safety, with responsibilities ranging from material inspection to test data management in a lab system.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of quality or production experience, preferably in the food sector. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of quality or production experience; food industry preferred.
• Quality control inspection experience is a plus.
• SQF/BRC experience is a bonus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for compliance with quality standards.
• Collect and analyze samples during production for safety and consistency.
• Perform standardized tests (Fat, Moisture, Protein, pH, Water Activity) and enter results into the lab system.
• Review, document, and follow up on test data; participate in root cause investigations.
• Conduct sanitation audits of equipment and work with production teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor Critical and Quality Control Points; take corrective action as needed.
• Support regulatory, GFSI, and customer audits, including SOP updates and internal auditing.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and coordinate sample shipments to labs or customers.
• Take on other duties as assigned; every day brings new challenges.

Skills

Quality control experience

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish/English

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Denton, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time | $23+/hr | Multiple Openings

Are you passionate about food quality and safety? Join our team in Denton, TX as a Quality Assurance Technician —and help ensure our products meet the highest standards every day! We are hiring multiple candidates for this important role on our growing team.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $23+ per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Shift: 2-2-3 schedule, 6:00am – 6:00pm (Enjoy every other weekend off!)

What You’ll Do

• Inspect raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for compliance with company and regulatory quality standards.

• Collect and analyze samples throughout production, ensuring safety and consistency.

• Perform standardized tests (Fat, Moisture, Protein, pH, Water Activity) and enter results into our lab system.

• Review, document, and follow up on test data; participate in root cause investigations.

• Conduct sanitation audits of equipment and work with production teams to resolve issues swiftly.

• Monitor Critical and Quality Control Points, take corrective action, and upscale concerns as needed.

• Support regulatory, GFSI, and customer audits, including SOP updates and internal auditing.

• Assist with customer complaint investigations and coordinate sample shipments to outside labs or customers.

• Take on other duties as assigned—each day brings new challenges!

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1-3 years of quality or production experience—food industry preferred.

• Quality control inspection experience is a plus.

• SQF/BRC experience a bonus.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Onsite, full-time at our Denton production facility.

• Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) and physical activity required.

• Plant setting with moderate to loud noise levels.

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and shift schedule.

• Opportunity to make an impact every shift.

• Supportive team and welcoming environment.

• Room for growth and learning.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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