Quality Control Technician

TL;DR

Quality Control Technician (Food Production): Conducting safety and quality activities including testing, verification, sanitation checks, and monitoring to ensure products meet customer specifications and food safety requirements. Focus on pre-operation inspections, environmental and allergen swabbing, chemical strength verification, product weight and pH checks, and compliance documentation.

Location: Mount Vernon, NY 10552 (onsite in wet and cold/refrigerated environment around 35°F; must withstand cold temperatures 8-10 hours/day)

Salary: $45,800

Company

Staffing firm providing opportunities in manufacturing and production facilities.

What you will do

• Perform pre-operation room checks, temperature monitoring, and frequent equipment testing including ATP and allergen swabs.
• Conduct environmental sampling, chemical strength testing, product weight checks, and pH measurements.
• Complete batch forms, collect and store product samples, print labels, and monitor production compliance.
• Document issues via NCR, submit daily quality and sanitation checklists, and report deviations.
• Ensure GMP compliance, verify allergen removal during changeovers, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

• Speak and write English (Spanish preferred)
• High school diploma or GED
• Solid understanding of Food Safety, Food Quality, GMP, SQF, EPA, and OSHA regulations
• Ability to work independently in wet, cold (35°F), loud manufacturing environment for 8-10 hours
• Excellent organizational skills for documentation, audits, and sample collection
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, enforce cleanliness, and initiate corrective actions

Culture & Benefits

• For temporary assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay where required
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer committed to protected veterans and fair chance hiring
• Participation in E-Verify program