Quality Control Technician

Position: Quality Control Technician

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 /hourly

Location: Tracy, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 5:30am start | OT on Saturdays 

Description: 

The Quality Control Technician monitors, maintains, and improves quality control systems to ensure compliance with quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements. This person provides oversight and training to achieve departmental goals. The role requires someone highly motivated, detail-oriented, and professional, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and collaboration across departments are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect facility and equipment before production begins

• Conduct ATP and Environmental swabbing on equipment to identify bacteria count

• Calibrate thermometers

• Conduct N60 Testing and GMP inspections

• Record CCP temperature data

• Complete QC Daily Checklists for all products packed

• Use Alchemy System, PowerPoint, and/or written SOPs

• Assist QC Supervisor in maintaining BRC Standards, facilitating third-party audits, managing the school lunch program, and supporting other projects/tasks as needed

• Ensure employees are following prescribed procedures

• Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly; report unsafe conditions

• Follow Job Hazard Analysis safety guidelines

• Review email and voice messages, prioritize workload, and respond to questions and problems

• Keep QC Supervisor informed of attendance, activities, and potential issues; propose solutions proactively

• Maintain working knowledge of and adhere to company policies and procedures

• Support other employees in completing their work as needed

General Competencies

• Works independently and collaboratively; treats others with respect and professionalism

• Prioritizes and plans work effectively

• Responds promptly to requests for information and assistance

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Analyzes problems, identifies solutions, and uses sound judgment

• Shares knowledge, accepts feedback, and contributes to team spirit

• Continuously builds knowledge and skills

• Strives for accuracy, efficiency, and quality improvement

• Communicates clearly in writing and verbally with coworkers, management, and clients

• Applies basic math skills and Excel formulas for statistical purposes

• Follows detailed instructions and demonstrates strong analytical skills

• Prepares reports and professional correspondence

• Handles pressure well and maintains consistency, accuracy, and reliability

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and supports a harassment-free workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1–2 years of experience in a food processing environment

• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to perform primary job responsibilities satisfactorily

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a food processing environment

• Previous meat processing experience

• Experience with scan guns and/or TI stations

• Bilingual in Spanish

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and move between workstations

• Frequent talking, hearing, and repetitive motion tasks (keyboard, ten-key, handling materials)

• Occasionally required to walk on uneven surfaces, reach, bend, squat, kneel, climb, and lift up to 25 lbs

• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Office environment: temperature-controlled, usually quiet to moderate noise

• Production floor: cool environment (30–50°F), noise level moderate to loud