Quality Control Technician – Night Shift
Position Summary
Sonstegard Foods of Arkansas is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join the quality department. This role is responsible for ensuring food safety of products by observing and addressing direct food/contact surface contamination and employee practices that may put product at risk. The technician supports daily, weekly, monthly, and annual quality testing, inspections, and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Review, complete, and support required documentation and procedures.
• Perform daily tasks including certificates of analysis, calibration, document collection, cleaning verification, titrations, and physical product testing.
• Conduct facility and glass inspections.
• Collect finished product samples and environmental swabs.
• Support employee training needs and maintain training documentation.
• Review, update, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collect, review, and analyze data to identify and correct issues.
• 2nd shift BOLs
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the quality team.
• Promote food safety and comply with USDA and company regulations.
• Work weekend/holiday rotation
Skills / Abilities
• Proven team player• Detail-oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with documentation, procedures, and records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels and departments.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong multitasking ability
Experience
• Quality experience preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
• Use computer, speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds occasionally.
• Approximately 50% office work and 50% plant floor work.