Utz Brands, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Technician - Weekend Day
Kings Mountain, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUtz Brands, Inc is a leading company in the snack food industry, known for its commitment to quality and food safety. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to maintain high standards of product quality and safety by conducting routine quality control tests and collaborating with the team. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Stay active and engaged throughout the day, collecting samples, testing, and collaborating with the team to ensure everything is up to standards
Maintain accurate records of all testing, audits, and tasks performed
Communicate test results and corrective actions with the appropriate team members to ensure consistency
Work professionally and respectfully with peers, sharing insights and solutions
Perform product quality tests and ensure food safety by following standard work, lab checklists, and other communication methods
Verify sanitation effectiveness by conducting pre-op inspections, including visual equipment checks and ATP testing
Stick to a regular product testing schedule, adjusting as needed for quality concerns
Keep the lab, equipment, and supplies clean, organized, and fully stocked
Identify non-conformance issues, placing product on hold, investigating the root cause, and implementing corrective actions
Assist with lab equipment calibration, auditing records, performing calibrations, and updating the necessary documentation
Generate shift reports, detailing issues, opportunities, and events that happened during the shift
Perform daily and monthly audits to ensure facility compliance with GMP and sanitation standards
Provide technical support to Packers and other associates, especially during busy periods
Make a direct impact on food safety at Utz by ensuring quality control is always top-notch
Work with management and associates to ensure food safety standards are followed
Report any food safety, office, or operational issues to a supervisor or manager for resolution
Assist with other duties as needed to help achieve company and department goals
Qualification
Required
Strong basic math skills and safety-conscious attitude when working with chemical solutions and test samples
Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment
Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures
Must be able to stand most of the time
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70lb's
Must be willing and able to work in / around consistently hot equipment and environments
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must be team oriented
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Proficiency with basic hand tools
Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety
Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.)
Great organizational and communication skills; the ability to work with all levels of associates
Basic computer skills for entering and summarizing quality control data
Willingness to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Preferred
Mechanical aptitude is helpful, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer match 401k
Profit sharing plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
Utz Brands, Inc.
Utz Brands, Inc.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28M2022-05-09Post Ipo Equity· $28M
2020-08-31IPO
Leadership Team
Ajay Kataria
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Cary Devore
Head of M&A and Capital Markets
Recent News
2025-11-14
Food Business News
2025-11-14
Company data provided by crunchbase