Quality Assurance Technician - Weekend Day

About the role

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician at our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility. In this role, you will conduct routine in-process and finished product quality control tests, document results, and work closely with the team to maintain high standards of product quality and food safety.

Rotating schedule: Friday to Sunday & Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Stay active and engaged throughout the day, collecting samples, testing, and collaborating with the team to ensure everything is up to standards
• Maintain accurate records of all testing, audits, and tasks performed
• Communicate test results and corrective actions with the appropriate team members to ensure consistency
• Work professionally and respectfully with peers, sharing insights and solutions
• Perform product quality tests and ensure food safety by following standard work, lab checklists, and other communication methods
• Verify sanitation effectiveness by conducting pre-op inspections, including visual equipment checks and ATP testing
• Stick to a regular product testing schedule, adjusting as needed for quality concerns
• Keep the lab, equipment, and supplies clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Identify non-conformance issues, placing product on hold, investigating the root cause, and implementing corrective actions
• Assist with lab equipment calibration, auditing records, performing calibrations, and updating the necessary documentation
• Generate shift reports, detailing issues, opportunities, and events that happened during the shift
• Perform daily and monthly audits to ensure facility compliance with GMP and sanitation standards
• Provide technical support to Packers and other associates, especially during busy periods
• Make a direct impact on food safety at Utz by ensuring quality control is always top-notch
• Work with management and associates to ensure food safety standards are followed
• Report any food safety, office, or operational issues to a supervisor or manager for resolution
• Assist with other duties as needed to help achieve company and department goals

Requirements

• Strong basic math skills
• Safety-conscious attitude when working with chemical solutions and test samples
• Mechanical aptitude is helpful, but not required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of associates
• Basic computer skills for entering and summarizing quality control data
• Willingness to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer match 401k
• Profit sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan