Quality Control Technician

About the role

Build your career with our family‑owned company. For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes JFG Coffee, Luzianne Tea, Tiger Sauce, Swan’s Down Cake Flour and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country. At Reily, you’re not just filling a position—you’re becoming part of a team that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork. We strive daily to continuously improve our operations and get the job done right. The Quality Control Technician supports food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing and production process, performing routine testing, inspections, sampling, and documentation to ensure raw materials, in‑process products, finished goods, and production processes meet established quality standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in‑process production, and finished goods.
• Understand product specifications, food safety and legal requirements and perform complete quality tests and analyses using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Utilize Digital Production System (Redzone) to complete quality compliance documents, launch ad‑hoc data sheets and communicate with support functions.
• Monitor and ensure production checks are completed for the specified area.
• Calibrate and use all quality equipment for the specified area.
• Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality.
• Assist in cupping and other lab functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Machine quality or food production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes such as BRC and SQF and understanding of legal food safety requirements.
• Technical skills: ability to calibrate testing equipment, use RedZone manufacturing software, and become certified in quality areas.
• Interpersonal skills: good verbal and written communication, time management, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Leadership skills: positive attitude, team player, and self‑leadership.

Benefits

• 10 paid company holidays.
• Generous paid vacation & sick time.
• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources.
• Company‑paid disability.
• Company‑paid life insurance equal to 3× annual compensation.
• Additional benefits designed to support health, wealth, and well‑being.