Quality Control Technician

Mt. Pleasant, TX; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00pm–11:00pm). You will ensure our finished products meet quality and safety standards and report issues to QC leadership.

You will perform analyses, document results, monitor equipment, conduct GMP and safety checks, and support investigations into non-conformances. Experience with I-Series (AS400) data and batch logs is a plus; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience applying production, safety and quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability; performs required analyses per product specification.
• Opens communications about quality issues with Production Supervisors, Managers, QC staff and shipping/customer service.
• Logs analysis results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintains records for compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Performs metal detector, magnet, scale checks and GMP audits.
• Assists in foreign material and non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks and logs discrepancies; corrects setups as needed.
• Places products on hold when necessary and releases appropriately.
• Rejects product and completes rejection forms with root cause and corrective actions.
• Checks allergen clean-out effectiveness as needed.
• Performs Pre-Op audits when required (e.g., equipment maintenance).
• Performs production scale checks and lab equipment calibration per schedule.
• Collects micro samples and holds micro-at-risk products as required.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager and maintains retain sample areas.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Highly organized

Production operations

Tools

I-Series (AS400)

Job description

Department: QC
Position Title: Quality Control Technician
Shift: 2nd (3:00pm - 11:00pm)
Open Date: 10/16/26
Close Date: 10/23/26 @ 8am

Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF's standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Perform all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors, magnets, scales and performs critical ;control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed
• Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file
• Follows all GMP's and Safety Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency
• Highly organized
• Expertise in production operation - able to organize, troubleshoot, implement, train and administer production, safety & quality principles

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud environment, airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients and cold, hot, wet and humid conditions.
• Walking and standing on concrete for 8 to 12 hours a day, up to 6 days a week. Climbing steps, ladders and working on elevated surfaces.
• Regularly lifting 50 to 100 lbs.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Newly Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.