Quality Control Technician I

cuisinesolutionsandegs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisine Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to join our Quality Assurance team in San Antonio, TX. This role ensures our products meet food safety, regulatory, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, collecting samples, calibrating equipment, and assisting with staff training. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in food industry, restaurant, or sanitation.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document quality control inspections and controls.
• Conduct and document hygiene inspections for staff and GMP compliance.
• Collect samples for lab or sensory testing.
• Calibrate equipment per QA procedures.
• Identify and investigate non-conformities and root causes.
• Coordinate with USDA Inspector and follow up on requests.
• Assist in training new QA and production staff.
• Contribute to special inspections and technical projects.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

TITLE: Quality Control Technician I

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance

POSITION REPORT TO: Quality Assurance Manager

REVISION DATE: 9/12/2022

SUMMARY: The Quality Control Technician II is responsible for ensuring Cuisine Solutions products meet the company's food safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

SHIFT HOURS: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm) 2nd shift (3pm-1130pm) and 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a restaurant, food industry, or sanitation company
• Ability to demonstrates values of honesty and integrity, respect for others, teamwork, and collaboration, accountability and performance
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully complete Cuisine Solutions Food Manager Certificate, HACCP training and sous vide training.
• Exposure to sous vide food industry production audits, good manufacturing practices, and other

food safety standards a plus

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts and documents quality control inspections/controls.
2. Conducts and documents employee inspections for personal hygiene and Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP).

1. Collects samples for laboratory or sensory testing.
2. Performs equipment calibration as established by the QA procedures.
3. Responsible for identifying and investigating non-conformities.
4. Serves as the point of contact with the USDA Inspector and follows up on any requests in addition to coordinating any action resulting from such requests.
5. Assists with the training of new QA and production staff.
6. Works on specific technical projects, including but not limited to, training and special inspections.