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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Quality Control Technicians (I / II / III) to support food safety and product quality in a meat-processing facility in Carson, CA. This multi-level role ranges from entry-level QC tasks to senior responsibilities such as calibrations, environmental monitoring, audits, and training. The position is fully onsite and offered as an initial six-month contract with potential for long-term growth.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform product temperature checks throughout production to ensure compliance with specifications and food-safety standards
• Conduct ATP equipment hygiene checks and environmental swabbing in ready-to-eat (RTE) areas
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and sanitation readiness; verify sanitizer concentrations and water temperatures
• Perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections on production lines and processing areas
• Measure pH and salt concentrations; perform thermometer calibrations and seal-integrity (vacuum) testing
• Collect sensory and retain samples; perform sensory evaluations of finished products
• Verify label accuracy, product coding, and regulatory compliance
• Document QC and food-safety results accurately and report deviations promptly to QA leadership
• Support receiving inspections for incoming ingredients and raw materials
• Assist in root-cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and process explanations
• Provide guidance and training to junior QC technicians (level-dependent)
• Perform all duties listed for QC Tech I and II as you progress to QC Tech III

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Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in the meat industry or a closely related food production environment
• Strong computer skills for accurate data entry and quality-record management
• Familiarity with weight checks, temperature checks, pH readings, and seal-integrity testing
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documenting results and reporting deviations
• Comfortable working with SOPs and following GMPs
• Clear communication skills to escalate food-safety and quality concerns to supervisors and production teams
• Ability to support CAPA activities and follow through on quality improvements

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is a plus
• Prior experience with environmental monitoring (ATP testing, swabbing) is beneficial
• Experience supporting audits (internal/external) is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior staff
• Interest in building a long-term career in quality assurance and food safety

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite role in a meat-processing facility (production lines, freezers, coolers, RTE areas)
• QC Tech I: typically second shift, start between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Mon–Fri (possible Sunday work)
• QC Tech II: typically first shift, start between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• First-week training schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Must be comfortable using thermometers, vacuum testers, pH meters, and other QC tools while following SOPs and GMPs
• Initial assignment: six-month contract with potential extension or conversion

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $22.85 - $24.57 per hour (final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors)
• Eligible temporary-role benefits (subject to classification and length of employment) may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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Job Type & Location

• Contract; onsite in Carson, CA (90745)
• Employment types: CONTRACTOR, FULL_TIME

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Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process because of a disability, please contact Careertakes so we can coordinate with the Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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