Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Partner:

Our partner is a high-capacity frozen potato processing facility specializing in the production of frozen French fry products. The operation is driven by a strong commitment to food safety, product consistency, and regulatory compliance. Located in Idaho, the plant plays a critical role in delivering high-quality frozen potato products to customers nationwide while maintaining strict USDA, FDA, and HACCP standards.

What Our Partner Offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary,medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

Stable Manufacturing Environment: Join a well-established frozen food operation with consistent production demand and long-term stability.

Quality-Focused Culture: Work in an environment where food safety, product integrity, and continuous improvement are core priorities.

Hands-On Impact: Play a key role in ensuring product quality and food safety from raw potatoes through finished frozen French fry products.

How You’ll Contribute to Our Partner’s Success:

As the Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring, testing, and verifying product quality throughout the manufacturing process. You will support food safety systems, ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues. Your role will directly impact product consistency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished frozen French fries
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) in accordance with HACCP plans
• Perform sensory evaluations including color, texture, taste, odor, and appearance
• Verify product specifications such as cut size, moisture, oil content, and defect levels
• Collect, retain, and document samples for laboratory testing
• Calibrate and verify accuracy of quality testing equipment (thermometers, scales, metal detectors, etc.)
• Inspect packaging for correct labeling, coding, seals, and case integrity
• Monitor sanitation practices and GMP compliance in production and packaging areas
• Identify and report non-conforming products and assist with corrective and preventive actions
• Complete quality records, logs, and reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicate quality concerns to production supervisors and QA management
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and food safety
• Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and company policies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in Food Science or related field preferred
• 2–5 years of quality control or food manufacturing experience (frozen foods or potato processing preferred)
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and QA systems