1st Shift Food Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is key? At Stampede Culinary Partners, we take pride in producing high-quality food products, and we are looking for a full-time 1st Shift Food Quality Control Technician in Sunland Park, NM. This full-time, hourly role is your chance to play a critical part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

Along with a competitive wage , we offer growth opportunities and a team-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter.

What else do we offer to really ensure that you have a thriving, successful career? We offer generous benefits , such as:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident insurance
• Group hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan after 1 year
• Floating holidays
• Mental health support program
• Employee discounts on meat and veggies
• Event BBQs and recognition programs
• On-site parking and bus route access

WHO ARE WE?

Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading food service distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. The ability to satisfy our mission depends largely on our greatest asset, our employees! Our company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily: perform passionately, challenge directly and respectfully, commit to teamwork, and embrace innovation .

WHAT ARE THE HOURS?

As a 1st Shift Food Quality Control Technician, you will work during standard daytime hours , ensuring that every product coming off our lines meets customer specifications and safety regulations. This shift is from 4:30 am to 12:30 pm .

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL?

As a 1st Shift Food Quality Control Technician, you will start by ensuring that all U.S.D.A. and S.S.O.P documentation is accurate and up to date. You will conduct tests on seasonings, batters, breading, and marinade solutions, ensuring every batch is consistent and meets our high standards. As products move through production, you will perform random checks on weight, length, and thickness, making sure every item aligns with customer specifications. You will conduct hourly product pickups, metal detection checks, and box weight tracking to maintain strict quality control. Your role will also involve organoleptic testing (cooking and evaluating products) to guarantee they meet taste and texture expectations. You will monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), perform pre-operational inspections, and assist in training backup QC Technicians. Throughout your shift, you will collaborate with the production team and participate in weekly QA meetings to discuss industry developments, customer feedback, and process improvements.

IS THIS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU?

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator for determining percentages and averages
• Adherence to quality and safety guidelines
• Physical capability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs in a cold, loud, and fast-moving production environment

Experience in the food industry is preferred. If you're ready to take on a vital role in food quality assurance, be our new 1st Shift Food Quality Control Technician! Apply now with our 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application!