Job Description
Job Description
Balance Staffing | Tracy, CA
Pay: $24.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Approximately 1:30/2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overtime: Potential Saturday overtime
Job Type: Contract/Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Balance Staffing is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician for a quality-driven food processing company in Tracy, CA. This position is ideal for someone with experience in food processing, quality control, food safety, or production who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, refrigerated production environment.
The Quality Control Technician will monitor production processes, conduct quality and food safety inspections, complete testing and documentation, and help ensure products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Pay & Schedule
- $24.00/hour
- Monday–Friday
- Approximately 1:30/2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Potential Saturday overtime
- Weekly pay
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect production facilities and equipment before production begins.
- Conduct ATP and environmental swabbing to monitor sanitation and bacteria levels.
- Calibrate thermometers and maintain accurate testing records.
- Conduct GMP inspections and monitor employee compliance with food safety procedures.
- Perform HACCP/CCP monitoring and document required temperature information.
- Conduct allergen testing and metal detection verification.
- Complete daily QC checklists for products and production lines.
- Perform product testing, including pH, moisture, temperature, and product consistency.
- Inspect products to ensure they meet established quality and food safety standards.
- Maintain accurate quality control records, reports, and documentation.
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other computer-based systems.
- Follow established SOPs and food safety procedures.
- Assist with audits and maintain documentation related to food safety and quality standards.
- Identify potential quality or safety issues and communicate concerns to the QC Supervisor.
- Work closely with production and other departments to resolve issues and maintain quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and other quality-related projects.
- Maintain a professional, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1–2 years of experience in a food processing environment.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Preferred:
- 2–5 years of food processing experience.
- Previous experience in meat/protein processing.
- Experience with quality control, HACCP, GMP, or food safety programs.
- Experience using scan guns or production data systems.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Why Join Balance Staffing?
Balance Staffing connects qualified professionals with opportunities where they can grow and contribute. If you have experience in food processing, quality control, HACCP, GMP, or food safety, we encourage you to apply!
Balance Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.