Cold-Chain Quality Control Technician, USDA-Regulated

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the kind of QC professional who spots issues before they become problems?

Picture yourself in a fast‑paced, USDA‑regulated meat wholesale facility where the temperature is low and the standards are high. Your schedule runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM—perfect for early starters who like their afternoons free.

Your mission

Protect our customers and our brand by ensuring every product is handled, processed, stored, and packaged to uncompromising food safety and quality standards. You will partner with QA leadership to keep our HACCP, GMP, and sanitation programs running with discipline and accuracy.

You will

• Audit raw materials, in‑process items, and finished goods, documenting findings with care.
• Keep a watchful eye on production practices to confirm procedures are followed.
• Verify product and process temperatures and record them consistently.
• Check labels, packaging, appearance, and weights against specifications.
• Support HACCP monitoring activities and other food safety checks.
• Complete QC forms, inspection reports, and temperature logs with zero shortcuts.
• Flag risks to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager and help document corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene behaviors across the floor.
• Confirm equipment, work areas, and contact surfaces meet sanitation requirements.
• Assist with sampling and testing as guided by the QA/QC team.
• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records of inspections, testing, production, and quality work.
• Participate in internal audits and be ready for customer, regulatory, and third‑party reviews.
• Follow company safety rules, GMPs, HACCP procedures, and applicable food safety regulations.
• Keep your workspace clean and organized; take on additional QC tasks as assigned.

What you bring

• Background in Quality Control/Assurance or Food Manufacturing/Processing preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of food safety; HACCP/GMP/food safety experience strongly preferred (not required).
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.
• Reliable documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; able to follow written SOPs.
• Clear communication, solid organization, and a collaborative mindset; can also work independently.
• Comfortable in a production environment with physical activity—standing, walking, bending for extended periods.
• Ability to work in refrigerated or other temperature‑controlled zones as required.

Extra strengths we value

• HACCP and GMP knowledge
• Hands‑on food safety program experience
• Experience in USDA‑regulated operations
• Temperature monitoring and verification expertise
• Quality inspection and documentation proficiency
• Food production or meat processing experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Where you'll work

A food processing and production environment that includes regular time in cold rooms. PPE is mandatory, and careful adherence to sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures is expected every shift.

Proficiencies

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• USDA Regulations
• Quality Control Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)