Quality Control Technician

Company Description At Made in Nature, we're the pioneers of organic snacks. We've been traveling the world, walking the fields, collaborating with growers, rolling up our sleeves, and getting dirty for over 30 years. We've been inspired to make food better. Better tasting. Better for your body. Better for the planet. Our expanding family of brands includes Made in Nature organic dried fruit and snacks, Debbas Gourmet, and A'cappella chocolate. Position Overview The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within a lean manufacturing environment. This role is critical to maintaining our BRC certification standards, supporting production teams, and ensuring products consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The QC Tech should be comfortable working both on the production floor and with documentation, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed. This position requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. This position is based in Fresno, California and requires working on-site at our Fresno facility on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine quality inspections and checks throughout production and packaging operations. Conduct line checks, GMP audits, sanitation verification, and pre-operational inspections. Monitor CCPs, preventive controls, and quality parameters to ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF/BRC, FDA, and internal standards. Verify product specifications, labeling, coding, weights, and packaging accuracy. Collect and document samples for testing, retains, and environmental monitoring programs. Assist with allergen control and foreign material prevention programs. Support investigations related to non-conformances, customer complaints, deviations, and corrective actions. Escalate food safety or quality concerns immediately when identified. Complete and maintain accurate quality and food safety records in compliance with BRC and regulatory standards. Review production paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Assist during internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits. Help maintain SOPs, forms, logs, and quality documentation systems. Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, and verification activities. Work closely with operations teams to ensure quality standards are understood and followed. Provide real-time feedback and coaching on GMPs and food safety practices. Assist with training employees on quality and food safety procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis activities. Participate in startup, changeover, and sanitation verification activities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field preferred. 1-3 years of quality assurance or food manufacturing experience preferred. Experience working in a BRC, SQF, or other GFSI-certified facility strongly preferred. Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, allergen controls, sanitation, and FDA food manufacturing regulations. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP or quality systems experience preferred. Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Comfortable working in manufacturing environments that may include varying temperatures, noise, and food allergens. Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety requirements. Benefits Offered Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contribution Basic life insurance at no cost to employees Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and more) 401(k) match 10 corporate holidays plus a floating holiday Paid parental leave The salary range for this position is $25 - $35 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. Made In Nature uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes, emails, or calls from agencies or hiring firms at this time for this position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Fresno, CA 93727 (Required)

Work Location:

In person