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Quality Control Technician

JobConnection Services, Inc.
East Rutherford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

The Quality Control Technician ensures all products meet established food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role supports production by performing inspections, documenting results, and communicating issues promptly to supervisors and the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raw Material Inspection — Verify incoming raw materials meet specifications through visual checks and measurement tests; reject and return non‐compliant materials.
  • In‐Process Quality Checks — Confirm production specifications, conduct visual and measurement tests, and communicate required adjustments to supervisors.
  • Finished Product Approval — Inspect finished goods, verify specifications, document results, and return items for rework when needed.
  • Quality Documentation — Complete reports, logs, rework summaries, waste records, and enter data into the quality database.
  • Issue Troubleshooting — Partner with supervisors to resolve quality issues quickly to maintain production schedules.
  • Safety & Compliance — Follow all GMPs, safety procedures, and legal regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Non‐Conformance Reporting — Record all non‐conformances during the shift and report findings to the Quality Manager.

Required Paperwork & Forms

  • Raw Material Content Report
  • Latest Production Schedule
  • Mixer Audit
  • Packing Room Audit
  • Metal Detector Form
  • Finished Product Specification List
  • Non‐Conformance Report

Forms Completed Throughout the Shift:

  • Water Chiller Temperature Log
  • Yeast Log
  • Holding Freezer Temperature Check
  • Spiral Temperature Log
  • Non‐Conformance Report
  • Mixing Audit
  • Packing Room Audit

Necessary Supplies

  • Thermometer
  • Pen
  • Clipboard
  • Metal Detector Wands

Required Uniform / GMPs

  • Slip‐Resistant Boots
  • White Lab Coat
  • Grey Hardhat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hairnet / Beardnet
  • Earplugs (Packing Room only)
  • Gloves (Packing Room only)

Daily Workflow Expectations

  • Conduct audits consistently throughout the shift.
  • Check yeast box, water chiller, and holding freezers once per shift.
  • Check spiral temperature after every three packing line audits.
  • Perform four metal detection tests per line each shift.
  • Box all retain samples (first half) and pan out bake test samples (second half) unless production is paused the following day.
  • Record all non‐conformances and corrective actions immediately.

Schedule & Requirements

  • Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Flexibility required for production needs
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Overtime available with approval
Company Description

Many of those employed through JobConnection Services find that their positions are temp-to-hire. Our skilled office staff works to set each employee up for success! We ensure you have a clear picture of the responsibilities of the assignment you are going to, and work as a liaison between you and the client.

A personal relationship that includes constant communication with our clients makes for a pain‐free temporary or permanent placement process - and that translates to happy employees!

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