Food- Quality Control Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Denton, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time | $21+/hr | Multiple Openings
Are you passionate about food quality and safety? Join our team in Denton, TX as a Quality Assurance Technician—and help ensure our products meet the highest standards every day! We are hiring multiple candidates for this important role on our growing team.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $23+ per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Shift: 2-2-3 schedule, 6:00am – 6:00pm (Enjoy every other weekend off!)

What You’ll Do

• Inspect raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for compliance with company and regulatory quality standards.
• Collect and analyze samples throughout production, ensuring safety and consistency.
• Perform standardized tests (Fat, Moisture, Protein, pH, Water Activity) and enter results into our lab system.
• Review, document, and follow up on test data; participate in root cause investigations.
• Conduct sanitation audits of equipment and work with production teams to resolve issues swiftly.
• Monitor Critical and Quality Control Points, take corrective action, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Support regulatory, GFSI, and customer audits, including SOP updates and internal auditing.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and coordinate sample shipments to outside labs or customers.
• Take on other duties as assigned—each day brings new challenges!

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of quality or production experience—food industry preferred.
• Quality control inspection experience is a plus.
• SQF/BRC experience a bonus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Onsite, full-time at our Denton production facility.
• Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) and physical activity required.
• Plant setting with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and shift schedule.
• Opportunity to make an impact every shift.
• Supportive team and welcoming environment.
• Room for growth and learning.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a key part of our Quality Assurance team in Denton, Texas! Multiple positions available—refer a friend!

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