Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Location: Reno, Nevada (Stead)

Pay Status: Hourly

Hours: Day shift

Position Summary

The Quality Technician supports food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs by conducting inspections, monitoring processes, reviewing records, and assisting with testing, investigations, and training to ensure products meet company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. This position reports directly to the Quality Supervisor. Candidates must have valid work authorization and pass a background check.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility in accordance with company programs and applicable FDA, USDA Organic, and OSHA requirements
• Perform ATP swabbing, sanitation verification, and routine pre-operational and in process inspections
• Verify product identification, labeling accuracy, and required production and quality records, including magnet and related compliance logs
• Assist the laboratory with testing activities as needed, including BI, sieve verification, and special testing
• Conduct sensory evaluations and document product non-conformances
• Support inbound and outbound product inspections as required
• Assist with sanitation activities and cleaning verification when needed
• Support investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and employee training related to food safety and quality
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare clear reports suitable for internal and regulatory review
• Assist the Quality Supervisor and perform additional food safety and quality tasks as required to support compliance programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience in food manufacturing, laboratory work, or another science-based environment.
• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency with computers, software systems, and electronic records
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports for regulatory review.
• Spanish speaking ability preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person