Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Quality Control Technician – Good Sense Foods

New Hope, MN

**Shift:Pay: **$24.25 - $26.25/per hour (includes 2nd shift differential)

Good Sense Foods is a growing, family-owned food manufacturer that’s been crafting better‑for‑you snacks since 1976. At Good Sense Foods, people come first—our team has voted us a Best Place to Work seven years in a row.

Due to continued growth, Good Sense Foods is expanding our team and launching a new 2nd shift.We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Quality Control Technician to support our food manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, and adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform work‑in‑process verifications, including mixing checks, formulation compliance, and product quality testing (moisture, salt, FFA).

• Conduct production line audits and identify quality issues in processing and packaging.

• Conduct inspections for clean equipment.

• Review and verify post‑production documentation.

• Place product on quality hold when necessary and follow proper procedures.

• Collect and prepare samples for microbiological analysis.

• Record and manage non‑conforming products per established procedures.

• Train employees on GMPs, metal detection, food safety, and quality standards.

• Verify quality of incoming materials as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.

• Adapt effectively to changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Work independently while communicating clearly with the appropriate personnel.

• Support R&D and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to read and write in English.
• At least 1 year of direct, hands-on QC/QA experience within the food and/or beverage manufacturing industry.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Good computer skills and proficiency with basic applications.
• Good math aptitude.
• Demonstrated sense of teamwork, urgency, and responsibility.

Preferred

• Associate degree in a science-related field.
• BS in a science-related field.
• Bilingual

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand 8 to 10 hours during shift.
• Ability to** **lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move throughout the facility as needed.

Working Environment

Typical food manufacturing facility with exposure to:

• Moderate to loud noise
• Moving equipment
• Environmental hazards and chemical exposure

Why Good Sense Foods?

Joining our team means becoming part of a company with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. You’ll have opportunities to influence processes, grow your skills, and positively impact our operations every day.

Benefits:

Good Sense Foods offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, life, long and short term disability, accident, critical illness, 401K with company match, prepaid legal plan, and education reimbursement.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Equal Employment Opportunity: *Good Sense Foods** **is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

You should be proficient in:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• FDA Regulations
• USDA Regulations
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Quality Control Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Root Cause Analysis
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software