Quality Control Technician II

Job Title: Quality Control Technician II

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician II plays a key role in ensuring product quality and food safety by performing all Quality Control Technician I duties and additional verification, calibration, and product quality assessments. This position supports quality assurance programs, contributes to continuous improvement of processes, and helps maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and established procedures in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Quality Control Technician I responsibilities, including routine quality checks and documentation.
• Conduct product temperature checks throughout production to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform ATP equipment hygiene checks to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Inspect production equipment for cleanliness and sanitation readiness prior to use.
• Carry out Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections on the production floor.
• Verify sanitizer concentration levels to confirm proper cleaning and disinfection.
• Measure pH and salt concentrations to ensure products meet defined quality standards.
• Perform pre-operational inspections on equipment prior to production start-up.
• Verify water temperatures to ensure they meet process and safety requirements.
• Accurately document all test results and promptly report deviations to quality assurance leadership.
• Conduct thermometer calibrations to maintain accurate temperature measurement instruments.
• Perform seal integrity checks using vacuum testing equipment to confirm proper package sealing.
• Collect sensory and retain samples for ongoing quality monitoring and traceability.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of finished products to assess quality attributes such as appearance, texture, and flavor.
• Verify label accuracy and compliance, including product information, coding, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate food safety and product quality concerns to supervisors and production teams in a clear and timely manner.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities related to temperature checks, weight checks, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) adherence, and pH concentration monitoring.
• Assist with environmental swabbing and label inspections as part of broader quality control programs.
• Participate in pre-operational inspections and environmental verification activities to help maintain a safe and compliant processing environment.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on quality control experience in a food production or meat industry environment.
• Ability to perform temperature checks, weight checks, and pH readings accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting inspections, measurements, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures in a food processing setting.
• Capability to conduct pre-operational inspections on equipment and production areas.
• Experience with environmental swabbing and label inspections in ready-to-eat or similar production areas.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and use of quality management systems.
• Ability to follow established quality assurance and food safety protocols, including CAPA and SOP requirements.
• Effective communication skills to relay food safety and quality issues to supervisors and production staff.
• Willingness and ability to work evening and overnight shifts as required by production schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the meat industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes, including CAPA and SOP development or adherence.
• Comfort using measurement and testing equipment such as thermometers, vacuum testing devices, and pH meters.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is helpful and considered an asset.
• Ability to train on earlier shifts (such as afternoon start times) before transitioning to a third shift schedule.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple checks and inspections during a production run.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting test results and contributing to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Reliability and consistency in following documented procedures and maintaining accurate records.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food production facility with a focus on meat processing and ready-to-eat products. You work closely with production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams while performing inspections, measurements, and environmental verifications on the floor. The position follows a Sunday-Thursday schedule, primarily on third shift from 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with training initially conducted on earlier shifts such as 2:00 PM or 4:00 PM before transitioning to the night schedule. The environment involves working in processing areas, coolers, and freezers, handling testing equipment for temperature, pH, weight, and seal integrity checks. Standard facility attire and appropriate food safety and sanitation gear are required. The role offers an opportunity for long-term growth following an initial six-month contract period, with exposure to quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives in a structured and safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carson, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.70 - $24.57/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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