Quality Control Technician (WA - Tukwila)

Dough Zone USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401k

Employee Discounts

Career Growth

Job summary

Moji Food in Washington, DC seeks a Quality Control Technician to oversee safety and quality in dumpling production. You will inspect ingredients, monitor the line, and test finished products to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

The role emphasizes HACCP/GMP understanding, meticulous logging, and the ability to intervene with production when standards are not met. Full-time, day shift with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Food Quality Control in a commercial kitchen/manufacturing setting.
• Basic HACCP/GMP knowledge; training available.
• Ability to spot inconsistencies in product appearance or paperwork.
• Ability to instruct production to stop or adjust when not up to standard.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular checks on the production line for dough thickness, filling weights and pleat integrity.
• Monitor and record critical control points such as internal meat temperatures and metal detector checks.
• Pre-op inspection: ensure machines/surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintain daily logs for temperature, batch tracking and quality deviations.
• Inspect incoming ingredients for freshness and FIFO rotation.
• Perform sensory testing on cooked samples from each batch.

Skills

Quality Control

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Team coordination/instruction

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent Quality Control Technician to oversee the safety and quality of our dumpling production. You will be responsible for inspecting raw ingredients, monitoring the production process, and testing finished products to ensure they meet our high standards and food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular checks on the production line to monitor dough thickness, filling weights, and pleat integrity.
• Monitor and record critical control points, such as internal meat temperatures and metal detector checks (HACCP).
• Verify that machines and surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized before production begins (Pre-op inspection).
• Maintain accurate daily logs for temperature, batch tracking, and quality deviations. Ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Inspect incoming ingredients for freshness and quality; manage First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation.
• Perform sensory testing (taste, texture, smell) on cooked samples from each batch.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1–2 years in Food Quality Control or a similar role in a commercial kitchen/manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of HACCP or GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) preferred. (We can train the right person).
• Ability to spot small inconsistencies in product appearance or paperwork.
• Must be able to firmly but professionally instruct the production team to stop or adjust if a product is not up to standard.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k retirement plan based on full-time work status
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Pay Range:

Starting at $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Shift:

One Shift per day, 40 hours per weekMoji Food is committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moji Food participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.