Quality Control Technician

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing quality control while building skills in laboratory testing, product quality, documentation, and manufacturing processes. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments , follows procedures carefully, and takes pride in accurate documentation and product quality.

Quality Control Technician – Food Manufacturing | 2nd Shift | Temp-to-Hire

Location: Greensboro, NC
Shift: 2nd Shift, with initial training on 1st Shift
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Quality Control Technician Job in Greensboro, NC

Our Client, a well-established food manufacturer in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join its quality team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential for a candidate interested in quality control, laboratory testing, food manufacturing, or quality assurance.

The Quality Control Technician will perform routine testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods across multiple production areas. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, follows procedures carefully, and takes pride in accurate documentation and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality testing on raw materials, ingredients, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Operate and maintain standard quality control and laboratory testing equipment, including:
  • Density meters
  • Refractometers
  • Moisture balances
  • Laboratory balances
  • Color and spectrophotometer systems
  • pH meters
  • Centrifuges
  • Distillation equipment
  • Gluten and ATP testing equipment, as required
• Properly use analytical glassware and laboratory tools, including pipettes, burettes, volumetric flasks, and graduated cylinders.
• Prepare testing solutions, standards, tasting solutions, sugar solutions, and color standards as required.
• Accurately document and enter quality testing results into the company's LIMS or database.
• Review batch paperwork for accuracy and completeness and identify missing or incorrect information.
• Identify out-of-specification results and promptly communicate quality concerns.
• Collect and document microbiological samples while following required chain-of-custody procedures.
• Assist with special customer testing and other high-priority quality testing requests.
• Organize and maintain retain samples, including filing, retrieval, and disposal according to established procedures.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Wear required PPE and closed-toe shoes while working in designated areas.
• Perform additional quality control duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of related experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with no previous experience required.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food manufacturing quality control while building skills in laboratory testing, product quality, documentation, and manufacturing processes. The temp-to-hire structure also provides an opportunity for long-term employment with an established Greensboro manufacturer.

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