Quality Lab Technician - Food Safety & GMP Specialist

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms, a leading pistachio processor in Hanford, California, seeks a Quality Control Technician to support the QC team in testing, sampling, and ensuring product quality from harvest to packaging. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate data recording, and collaboration with supervisors.

Qualified candidates typically have at least 1 year in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with lab testing, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2+ years in quality role is a plus.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is a nice-to-have but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Leads/Supervisor/Manager in quality checks.
• Record data and maintain logs for sampling and testing.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and company standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving discussions.

Skills

Quality control

GMP knowledge

SOP compliance

Data entry

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Moisture analyzer

Scales

Lab equipment

Job description

Nichols Farms, a leading pistachio processor in Hanford, California, seeks a Quality Control Technician to support the QC team in testing, sampling, and ensuring product quality from harvest to packaging. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate data recording, and collaboration with supervisors.

Qualified candidates typically have at least 1 year in a food manufacturing setting, familiarity with lab testing, and strong attention to detail.