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Food Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
Location: West Jordan, UT
Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience
Join the Sevillo Team
Sevillo Fine Foods is a leading manufacturer of premium fire roasted vegetables, fruits, specialty sauces, and gourmet ingredients serving customers throughout North America.
Since 2001, Sevillo has built a reputation for innovation, food safety, and quality. As an SQF-certified manufacturer, we are committed to producing exceptional products while maintaining the highest food safety standards. The National Restaurant Association has recognized Sevillo with 10 FABI Awards for foodservice innovation.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Food Quality Technician to join our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team on second shift.
What You'll Do
As a Food Quality Technician, you will help ensure that products meet Sevillo's food safety and quality standards through inspections, testing, documentation, and active involvement on the production floor.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor production lines for food safety, quality, and sanitation compliance
- Conduct pre-operational, operational, and post-production inspections
- Verify ingredients, labels, lot codes, and product specifications
- Perform hourly metal detector verification checks
- Conduct pH, salt, viscosity, temperature, and other quality tests
- Collect and prepare microbiological samples for third-party laboratory testing
- Monitor cooking and cooling temperatures and document results
- Identify and report food safety or quality concerns
- Place affected products on hold when necessary and assist with investigations
- Support HACCP, SQF, GMP, Preventive Controls, and food safety programs
- Participate in daily sensory evaluations
- Maintain accurate quality records and documentation
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements
Preferred:
- Experience in food manufacturing or food quality
- HACCP training or certification
- Food Science degree or related education
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with ERP systems
What We're Looking For
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Excellent observation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with production employees and management
- Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Commitment to food safety and continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work in refrigerated and production environments
- Comfortable working around food manufacturing equipment, noise, and food aromas
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Referral bonus program
- Employee footwear discount program
- Company-provided uniforms
- Training and career growth opportunities
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person, West Jordan, Utah
Join a growing company where quality, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.
Salary : $20 - $22