Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Location: Bend, OR (In-Person) Compensation: $21.00 – $24.00 / hour Position Summary PrideStaff is seeking an active, detail-oriented Quality Control Technician for a premier food and beverage manufacturing facility in Bend.

• Support the quality team directly on a fast-paced production floor.
• Monitor, document, and verify procedures to ensure high food safety and product standards.
• Audit operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP).
• Utilize production ERP systems to track inventory hold/quarantine statuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily production area QC checks, verifying logs, batch records, and manufacturing procedures.
• Monitor and audit plant operations for compliance with HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP, SQF, Kosher, and Organic standards.
• Utilize production ERP software to isolate, inventory, and track quarantined or held raw materials and finished goods.
• Assist the Quality Manager in reviewing, updating, and establishing quality control procedures and specifications.
• Collect data to assist in addressing consumer quality concerns and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Food Science/Safety or 6+ months of food manufacturing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs (certifications preferred).
• Proficient with computers, including spreadsheets, word processing, and production ERP software.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, multi-tasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to stand and walk on active production floors for 8–12 hours daily and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and heavy equipment.