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Quality Control Technician\ Washburn, ME FT/Nights Temp-to-Hire Opportunity\ \ Job Description:\ \ Full-time opening for a Quality Control Technician with a well-established business in Washburn. Competitive pay and benefits; PTO, 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance. Full-Time/Nights; 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. \$18.00/hr. with \$1.50/hr. night shift differential.\ \ The Quality Control Technician will inspect finished product and facility conditions to ensure that production measures meet all required quality, sanitation, and safety standards. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, demonstrate good attention to detail, and have previous experience working in quality control and/or food production.\ \ Responsibilities:\

• Review finished product to determine that outgoing merchandise meets required quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Perform weight checks, temperature checks, and verify code dates.
• Examine ingredient usage and distribution.
• Conduct routine area inspections and swab tests to ensure sanitary production conditions.
• Perform cook tests to verify viability of finished product.
• Test for allergen contamination as required.
• Record data from testing and maintain clear and accurate records for reports.
• Evaluate report data for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in food safety and plant audits as requested.
• Ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices, food safety standards, and product quality standards.
• Alert management of any deviations from specified safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Prevent, identify, and isolate potential quality issues.
• Perform other duties as directed by site supervisor.

\ Job Requirements:\

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Advanced degree and/or prior lab experience in food quality testing strongly preferred.
• Good attention to detail and ability to comprehend and perform all required testing procedures.

\ Schedule: Full-time/Nights; 6:00 PM 6:00 AM.\ Pay: \$18.00/hr. and \$1.50/hr.\ \ TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.