Quality Technician: Food Production QA & Lab Testing

ilitch; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC is seeking a production quality technician to monitor procedures and ensure reports meet quality, safety, and legal standards. You will document data for crust, toppings, and USDA specifications, and verify temperature, metal detector, and end-of-line labeling accuracy.

You’ll perform lab evaluations, bake tests, and texture analysis, calibrate equipment daily, and conduct microbiology testing while maintaining a clean lab environment.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge or familiarity with quality systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math concepts such as fractions and temperature tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production procedures to maintain quality, safety, and legal standards.
• Document data for the product line (crust, topping, USDA).
• Record dough temperature and ensure it is documented by the dough mixer.
• Verify metal detector status and documentation by the packer.
• Oversee end-of-line checks for product weight and labeling accuracy.
• Conduct laboratory evaluations including baking tests and texture analysis.
• Calibrate thermometer, scales and pH meter daily.
• Perform microbiology tests and collect swab samples (APC, ATC, Yeast and mold).
• Maintain cleanliness of lab and bake areas.
• Support manager with additional duties as needed.
• Monitor environmental pathogens and surface swabs.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Communication

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Champion Foods LLC is seeking a production quality technician to monitor procedures and ensure reports meet quality, safety, and legal standards. You will document data for crust, toppings, and USDA specifications, and verify temperature, metal detector, and end-of-line labeling accuracy.

You’ll perform lab evaluations, bake tests, and texture analysis, calibrate equipment daily, and conduct microbiology testing while maintaining a clean lab environment.