**QA/QC Associate** Manufacturing Salt Lake City , UT, US Pay Rate Low: 18 | Pay Rate High: 21 + Added - 28/07/2025 Apply for Job **QA/QC Associate** **Shift:** Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (occasional Sunday rotation) **Compensation:** $18-21/hour **Type** : Direct Hire **Position Overview** Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in food manufacturing? We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our quality assurance team and help ensure the safety and excellence of our food products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone new to the industry to gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality control, and manufacturing operations. **Essential Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in food science or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience. + Laboratory testing background strongly preferred. + Knowledge of HACCP and PCQI principles highly valued. + Bilingual Spanish capabilities beneficial. + Commitment to second shift schedule. + Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly. **Key Responsibilities** **Quality Control & Testing** + Perform daily laboratory analyses including pH, moisture content, water activity, and viscosity measurements. + Conduct pre-operational and post-downtime equipment inspections using visual assessment and ATP testing methods. + Execute temperature monitoring protocols for cooking and cooling processes. + Coordinate microbiological sampling and preparation for external laboratory analysis. **Production Support** + Monitor active production lines for compliance with food safety protocols. + Verify ingredient specifications against production formulas including weights, dates, and part numbers. + Validate finished product labeling accuracy. + Operate and troubleshoot metal detection equipment. _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_ _\#INDBH_ _\#LI-DNP_ We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.