Quality Control Technician

Food Manufacturing Facility – Spirit Lake, Iowa

A multi‑site food manufacturing organization serving both domestic and international markets is seeking a
Quality Control Technician
to join its Quality team. This position plays a critical role in supporting food safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement efforts within a production environment.

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring product safety and quality through monitoring, inspection, documentation, testing, and employee support. This role works closely with production and quality teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Observe and address food safety risks, including product and food‑contact surface contamination and employee practices

Support daily, weekly, monthly, and annual quality testing, inspections, and procedures

Complete daily quality tasks including certificates of analysis, calibration, document collection, sanitation verification, titrations, and physical product testing

Perform facility, equipment, and glass inspections

Collect finished product samples and environmental swabs

Support employee training needs and maintain training documentation

Review, update, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Collect, review, and analyze data; identify issues and support corrective actions

Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Promote food safety culture and ensure compliance with USDA and internal food safety requirements

Participate in weekend/holiday rotation at an offsite laboratory as needed

Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of documentation systems, procedures, and quality records

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization

Highly motivated self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Frequent standing, sitting, handling materials, and computer use

Regular use of hands and arms; may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Ability to occasionally lift 30–50 pounds

Work environment ranges from approximately
-20°F to 100°F

Exposure to wet and dry environments

Combination of office, plant floor, and laboratory settings

Approximately 50% office and 50% production floor