Quality Control Technician I
The Quality Control Technician role supports food safety and product quality in a meat processing environment by performing inspections, calibrations, environmental monitoring, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting temperature and sanitation checks, sensory evaluations, and supporting audits and corrective actions, with opportunities for growth across multiple technician levels. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to GMP and SOPs in a fully onsite production facility.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
This is a multi-level Quality Control Technician role (I / II / III) supporting food safety and product quality in a meat processing facility. The role is a contract, fully onsite position based in Carson, AL. Levels vary by responsibility — from routine checks and documentation (QC Tech I) to calibration, environmental monitoring, audit support, and coaching (QC Tech III).
What You’ll Do
- Perform product temperature checks throughout production to meet specifications and food-safety requirements.
- Conduct ATP equipment hygiene checks and pre-operational inspections; verify sanitizer concentrations.
- Inspect equipment cleanliness and verify water, freezer, and cooler temperatures.
- Measure pH and salt concentrations and perform thermometer calibrations and seal-integrity (vacuum) tests.
- Collect sensory and retain samples; perform sensory evaluations of finished products.
- Verify label accuracy, product coding, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct GMP inspections, environmental swabbing in RTE areas, and routine documentation of results.
- Report deviations promptly and support corrective actions and CAPA investigations.
- Support internal and external audits by supplying records and process explanations.
- Provide training and guidance to junior technicians (QC Tech II / III responsibilities as applicable).
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in meat processing or closely related food production environments.
- Strong computer/data-entry skills and attention to detail for accurate quality records.
- Familiarity with temperature, weight, pH, salt checks, and seal integrity testing.
- Comfortable following SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Effective verbal communication to escalate food-safety or quality concerns.
- Ability to support CAPA activities and follow corrective action plans.
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field is a plus.
- Prior quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, environmental monitoring (ATP, swabbing), or audit support is advantageous.
- Experience training or mentoring junior staff is beneficial.
- Interest in long-term growth within quality assurance and food-safety functions.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Fully onsite in a meat processing facility (production lines, freezers, coolers, RTE areas).
- QC Tech I: typically second shift (start between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM), Monday–Friday, with possible Sunday work.
- QC Tech II: typically first shift (start between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM).
- Initial training week: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
- Tools used: thermometers, vacuum testing equipment, pH meters, computers, and standard QA test equipment.
- This is a contract position with an opportunity for longer-term growth following an initial six-month contract.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $22.85 - $24.57 per hour (actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and other factors).
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; EAP; and paid time off policies (subject to eligibility and plan terms).
Application Timeline
- Anticipated application close date: Nov 5, 2026.
Fair Hiring, Accommodations & Screening
Careertakes and our client are committed to equal opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes so we can coordinate with our client. Note: AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening; final hiring decisions are made by people.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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