Quality Control Technician

Central-Valley-Meat; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat Company in Hanford, CA is hiring a Quality Control Technician – Level 1 to perform routine inspections across the production process to ensure food safety and product integrity in line with USDA guidelines.

You will execute in-process checks, verify allergen controls and sanitation, and document findings accurately. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to log data and communicate issues to management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or quality control role.
• Proficient computer skills required; experience with quality databases preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMPs are being followed on the production floor.
• Verify allergen control procedures and sanitation of production lines.
• Conduct in-process quality checks according to established schedules and procedures.
• Review production inspection records for completeness and corrective actions.
• Verify packaging, labeling, and marking of finished goods.
• Perform final inspections of finished products.
• Collect and test product samples to validate quality standards for each lot.
• Communicate issues related to rework and product transfers to management.
• Prepare and log all customer and third-party samples as required.
• Respond to inquiries regarding quality records and documentation.
• Maintain and update quality databases and logs.
• Report suspicious behavior or plant security issues to the QA Director.
• Take proactive measures to prevent nonconformities related to food safety, product quality, or process control.
• Identify and report problems affecting food safety or product quality.
• Stop or control further processing or distribution of nonconforming products until issues are resolved.
• Escalate food safety or quality concerns to line leads, supervisors, or management.
• Support the Hold Program, including tracking, inventory reconciliation, and processing hold transfers.
• Generate daily reports related to hold inventory and shipments.
• Conduct physical inventories of product in hold locations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support management and departmental goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Quality databases

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central Valley Meat Company Inc - HANFORD, CA 93230

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.50 Hourly

The Quality Control Technician – Level 1 is responsible for performing routine quality control inspections throughout the production process to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements, including USDA guidelines. This role plays a key part in maintaining food safety and product integrity by executing inspections, verifying processes, and documenting findings accurately and timely.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are being followed on the production floor.
• Verify that allergen control procedures are in place and that production lines are cleaned and sanitized appropriately.
• Conduct in-process quality checks according to established schedules and procedures.
• Review production inspection records for completeness and appropriate corrective action.
• Verify the packaging, labeling, and marking of finished goods is accurate and complete.
• Perform final inspections of finished products.
• Collect and test product samples to validate quality standards for each lot.
• Communicate issues related to rework and product transfers to management.
• Prepare and log all customer and third-party samples as required.
• Respond to inquiries regarding quality records and documentation.
• Maintain and update quality databases and logs.
• Report any suspicious behavior or plant security issues to the QA Director.
• Take proactive measures to prevent nonconformities related to food safety, product quality, or process control.
• Identify and report problems affecting food safety or product quality.
• Stop or control further processing or distribution of nonconforming products until issues are resolved.
• Immediately escalation food safety or quality concerns to line leads, supervisors, or management.
• Support the Hold Program, including tracking, inventory reconciliation, and processing hold transfers.
• Generate daily reports related to hold inventory and shipments.
• Conduct physical inventories of product in hold locations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support management and departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or quality control role.
• Proficient computer skills required; experience with quality databases preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with inspections.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift.
• Tolerance to work in cold, damp, or noisy environments as required by plant conditions.

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Central Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.