Quality Tech at ATX Specialty Foods – Kyle, Texas

Quality Control Technician

Kyle 78640

Company Overview

ATX Specialty Foods is a fast-growing, premier producer of high-quality dips and sauces. We serve a diversified portfolio of retail branded, foodservice, and private label offerings. Our team partners with exceptional food companies to deliver full-service operational solutions. We believe great food stems from passion, premium ingredients, and great people.

Reports to: Quality Manager

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing and packaging process to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards. This role conducts and reviews pre-operational inspections, environmental swabs, and sanitation checks to verify that production areas and equipment meet required cleanliness standards. The technician ensures employees follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), performs Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring and documentation, and supports compliance with food safety programs. Responsibilities also include verifying the quality of incoming raw ingredients, managing product hold and disposition processes, collecting samples for laboratory testing, and authorizing finished product release. The Quality Control Technician works closely with production and receiving teams to maintain product integrity, regulatory compliance, and consistent quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

The quality control technician is accountable for:

• Monitoring food safety throughout the manufacturing and packaging process
• Responsible for performing/reviewing pre-operational inspections and swabs
• Monitoring daily cleaning & sanitation duties
• Responsible for ensuring the correct SOPs are being followed
• Ensure all the employees are following GMP’s
• Keep track of product on hold and/or disposition
• Working with receiving to assure raw ingredients quality
• Perform Critical Control Point checks and record keeping
• Collect product samples for lab tests
• Finished product release

Required Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in a science or quality related field OR
• 2-4 years of production quality control experience
• Prior experience in a food environment
• Familiarity with analytical testing methods a plus
• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze and summarize data
• Self-motivated with proven leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required to stand and walk for the major part of the shift
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment Flexible availability for second shift/over time