Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN I / II / III

Location: Monroe, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Type: On-Site
Experience: Minimum 2 years of Quality Control experience in manufacturing preferred
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred/required


Compensation

• QC Technician I: $19.00–$22.00/hour 
• QC Technician II: $23.00–$27.00/hour 
• QC Technician III: $28.00–$34.00/hour 

Level and compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.


POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Control Technician will play a critical role in ensuring packaged products meet established quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements before shipment.


This position will perform in-process inspections, line checks, product sampling and testing, packaging inspections, documentation, and quality verification on the manufacturing floor. The technician will identify and document defects or deviations, escalate nonconforming products, and work closely with Production and Quality teams to resolve quality issues while maintaining food safety and product standards.


MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

•  Minimum 2 years of hands-on Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing preferred. 
•  Experience in food, pet food, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred. 
•  Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, SOPs, and quality systems. 
•  Experience with in-process inspections, line checks, product sampling/testing, and documentation. 
•  Understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques. 
•  Ability to identify, document, and escalate nonconforming products or process conditions. 
•  Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills. 
•  Ability to work independently on a manufacturing floor, including during off-shifts. 
•  Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 
•  High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Inspect packaged products for weight, dimensions, appearance, labeling, and overall quality. 
•  Perform in-process inspections, line checks, sampling, and testing. 
•  Verify packaging materials and processes meet applicable quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. 
•  Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, deviations, and quality activities. 
•  Identify, document, and reject products or materials that do not meet established quality requirements. 
•  Investigate quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. 
•  Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to resolve quality issues without compromising food safety or product quality. 
•  Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and established quality standards. 
•  Communicate quality concerns, trends, and potential risks to Production and Quality leadership. 
•  Identify opportunities for process improvement and quality enhancement. 
•  Support continuous improvement, quality, and food safety initiatives. 
•  Maintain a safe working environment and follow all applicable safety procedures. 
•  Perform other duties as assigned. 

LEVEL GUIDELINES
QC Technician I — $19.00–$22.00/hour

•  Entry-level or developing Quality Control professional. 
•  Performs routine inspections, line checks, sampling, testing, and documentation. 
•  Demonstrates basic knowledge of GMPs, food safety, SOPs, and quality requirements. 
•  Identifies and escalates quality concerns. 
•  Works under established procedures and guidance from senior Quality personnel. 

QC Technician II — $23.00–$27.00/hour

•  Demonstrated hands-on QC experience in a manufacturing environment. 
•  Performs inspections, testing, sampling, and documentation independently. 
•  Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, SOPs, and quality systems. 
•  Investigates quality issues and supports corrective actions. 
•  Communicates effectively with Production and Quality teams. 
•  Identifies and documents nonconforming products and process conditions. 

QC Technician III — $28.00–$34.00/hour

•  Experienced Quality Control professional with strong manufacturing-floor expertise. 
•  Independently performs complex inspections, testing, investigations, and nonconformance activities. 
•  Provides independent/off-shift Quality Control coverage. 
•  Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and quality systems. 
•  Supports root cause analysis, CAPA, and process improvement initiatives. 
•  Serves as a resource for Production and junior QC Technicians. 
•  Demonstrates strong judgment when identifying and resolving quality issues. 

KEY SKILLS

•  Quality Control / Quality Assurance 
•  Food / Pet Food Manufacturing 
•  GMPs & Food Safety 
•  SOP Compliance 
•  FDA / ASTM Standards 
•  In-Process Inspection 
•  Line Checks 
•  Product Sampling & Testing 
•  Quality Testing Techniques 
•  Nonconforming Product Control 
•  Quality Documentation & Recordkeeping 
•  Root Cause Analysis 
•  Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) 
•  Regulatory & Quality Systems 
•  Process Improvement 
•  Microsoft Office 
•  Mathematical & Technical Skills 
•  Problem Solving 
•  Written & Verbal Communication 
•  Attention to Detail 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•  Primarily works on the manufacturing floor in a food, pet food, or other regulated manufacturing environment. 
•  Frequent interaction with Production, Quality, and cross-functional teams. 
•  May be required to work independently during off-shifts. 
•  Must follow all applicable safety, food safety, GMP, regulatory, and quality procedures.