Quality Control Technician - Afternoons

Expected pay range: $21.50–$22.50 per hour (non-exempt). This role may qualify for supplemental compensation through bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.

About Us

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify raw materials, packaging components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and customer specifications.
• Identify, isolate, document, and escalate non-conforming materials while partnering with Production and Quality leadership to investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor and verify critical food safety and quality controls, including code dates, scale calibrations, metal detection systems, sanitation checks, and production documentation.
• Support compliance with FSMA, HACCP, traceability, and regulatory requirements through accurate recordkeeping and verification activities.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, environmental monitoring programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach production team members on quality standards, food safety procedures, and documentation accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a commitment to quality and food safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities within Quality, Food Safety, and Operations.

Full-time second shift position at our Crown Point, Indiana facility. Benefits-eligible role; see 2026 benefits summary for details.