Food Quality Technician

Position Overview

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving problems, and seeing the direct impact of your efforts? As an Food Quality Technician, you will play a key role in supporting innovative operational trials and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role requires independence, technical curiosity, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. You will set up, clean, operate, and troubleshoot specialized equipment while collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders. Over time, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of systems and processes, positioning you as a trusted technical resource and mentor to others.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Operate equipment safely while adhering to all human and product safety standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks
• Lead or support initiatives focused on improving safety performance

Technical & Operational Excellence

• Set up, operate, and optimize equipment for trials and testing activities
• Execute and lead equipment sanitation activities, including post-clean inspections
• Develop proficiency across multiple systems, achieving mastery in select operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues
• Translate technical insights into meaningful operational or business improvements

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Provide exceptional service and support to internal partners
• Train, coach, and mentor peers on equipment and processes
• Contribute as a technical leader during complex setups or projects
• Influence outcomes through strong communication and collaboration

Physical & Hands-On Requirements

• Lift, move, and handle materials or equipment up to 55 lbs on a consistent basis
• Work comfortably in a hands-on processing or pilot-style environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant hands-on experience (requirements vary based on education level: high school diploma vs. 2-year technical degree)
• Experience working within team-based environments to deliver results
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office and other systems)
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach, train, and develop others
• Confidence operating equipment independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace safety and quality standards
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, changing environment
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Comfort navigating and resolving conflict professionally
• Desire to learn new systems and concepts quickly
• Composure and maturity when working under pressure
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude
• Self-motivated mindset with high standards for quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a comparable technical or operational role within the food and beverage industry.
• Exposure to laboratory, testing, or controlled production environments
• Passion for innovation, consumer-focused products, and emerging industry trends

Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers more than just a job-it’s a chance to build versatile technical skills, work with cutting-edge equipment, and grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality and safety, and are motivated by learning and growth, this position provides an exciting pathway to long-term development.