Quality Technician – Food & Beverage Ingredient Quality

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Quality Tech 2 at our Edenton, NC facility to perform product testing and data analysis to ensure quality and reliability of our peanut-based products.

Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Manager, you will conduct standardized tests, record results, and uphold GMP and sanitation standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with QA testing in a food environment preferred.
• Able to perform math calculations and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests on peanuts and peanut products to verify conformity to specs.
• Smell and taste samples to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Collect samples and swab environments for external lab testing.
• Record results and notify supervisors of non-conformities; maintain documentation.
• Verify metal detector functionality and document results.
• Set up production loads and prep setups for shifts.
• Clean and sanitize equipment; maintain general housekeeping.
• Follow GMP rules and safety plans; comply with applicable regulations.
• Work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and up to 12 hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality testing

GMP knowledge

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Written & verbal comms

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Quality Tech 2 at our Edenton, NC facility to perform product testing and data analysis to ensure quality and reliability of our peanut-based products.

Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Manager, you will conduct standardized tests, record results, and uphold GMP and sanitation standards in a fast-paced production environment.