Quality Lab Technician - Food QC & Sensory Testing

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods USA is seeking a Quality Materials Analyst (QC Technician) in Spartanburg to perform laboratory testing, product inspections, and quality evaluations ensuring safety, consistency, and integrity of finished goods and raw materials.

The role supports production through chemistry, microbiology, and sensory analysis; involves data collection, analysis, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing processes, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience with laboratory practices, quality control, or manufacturing processes.
• Basic math skills including percentages, proportions, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory testing including chemistry, microbiology, and general quality analysis.
• Perform in-process inspections and checks across various stages of production.
• Collect and test product samples to evaluate weight, dimensions, performance, and chemical composition.
• Execute raw material inspections on receipt, including visual checks for foreign matter and quality compliance.
• Perform sensory evaluations, including preparing and conducting product taste tests.
• Monitor production lines to ensure adherence to quality and weight standards.
• Record, analyze, and interpret test data using statistical quality control methods.
• Identify deviations from quality standards and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
• Perform both destructive and non-destructive testing to assess product performance and material characteristics.
• Maintain accurate documentation and input data into systems for reporting and analysis.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on quality standards and laboratory safety practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and testing areas.
• Support additional quality or operational tasks as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory practices

Quality control

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

Statistical QC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nissin Foods USA is seeking a Quality Materials Analyst (QC Technician) in Spartanburg to perform laboratory testing, product inspections, and quality evaluations ensuring safety, consistency, and integrity of finished goods and raw materials.

The role supports production through chemistry, microbiology, and sensory analysis; involves data collection, analysis, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing processes, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to quality standards.