Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Nissin Foods; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Quality Technician on 1st shift to support laboratory testing, product inspections, and quality evaluations of finished goods and raw materials. You will perform chemistry, microbiology, sensory testing, and in-process checks to protect product quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of lab or quality control experience, basic math skills, and the ability to analyze data and work in a manufacturing environment with lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, quality control, or manufacturing experience.
• Basic math skills and ability to analyze data.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory testing including chemistry and microbiology.
• Perform in-process inspections across production stages.
• Test product samples for weight, dimensions, performance, and composition.
• Inspect raw materials upon receipt for quality and foreign matter.
• Perform sensory evaluations and taste tests.
• Monitor lines to ensure adherence to quality and weight standards.
• Record and analyze data using statistical quality control methods.
• Identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation and input data into systems.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards and lab safety.
• Keep lab areas clean and organized.
• Support additional quality or operational tasks as assigned.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Quality Technician - 1st Shift

US-SC-Piedmont

Job ID: 2026-1110

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Manufacturing

Greenville

Overview

The Quality Materials Analyst (QC Technician) is responsible for performing laboratory testing, product inspections, and quality evaluations to ensure the safety, consistency, and integrity of finished goods and raw materials. This role supports production by conducting chemistry and microbiology analysis, sensory testing, and in-process inspections. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality standards through data collection, analysis, and continuous monitoring of manufacturing processes.

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 characteristics such as weight, dimensions, performance, and chemical composition
• Execute raw material inspections upon 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, inspection procedures, and laboratory safety practices
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and testing areas
• Support additional quality or operational tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience with laboratory practices, quality control, or manufacturing processes
• Basic math skills, including calculations involving percentages, proportions, and measurements
• Ability to analyze data and solve practical problems in a production environment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, machinery, and production conditions
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds regularly

Preferred:

• Experience in food manufacturing or quality control within a regulated environment
• Familiarity with microbiological or chemical testing methods
• Knowledge of statistical quality control principles