Quality Technician - Food Manufacturing (1st/3rd Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician (preferably in the food industry) in Gaffney, SC to ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards. It’s a fast-paced manufacturing role focused on quality assurance and data integrity.

The position offers 1st and 3rd shift options with $19–$21 per hour pay. Candidates with GMP knowledge and laboratory experience are preferred, and the role supports a safe, well-documented production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math, computer, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs preferred.
• Previous laboratory or quality assurance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Check and record critical production data, including product weights, labels, dough temperatures, and metal detection results.
• Perform laboratory testing, including bake tests, texture analysis, microbiological testing, and environmental swabs.
• Calibrate testing equipment and maintain accurate quality assurance records.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and production environment.
• Assist with quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician (preferably in the food industry) in Gaffney, SC to ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards. It’s a fast-paced manufacturing role focused on quality assurance and data integrity.

The position offers 1st and 3rd shift options with $19–$21 per hour pay. Candidates with GMP knowledge and laboratory experience are preferred, and the role supports a safe, well-documented production environment.