Food Manufacturing Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
Van's Kitchen · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Van's Kitchen (industrial) in Dallas, TX.
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 26 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 30%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Van's Kitchen
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Van's KitchenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Prepare and set-up QA equipment and utensils pre-production
- ◆Verify fryers and freezer settings according to production schedule
- ◆Perform daily equipment calibration
- ◆Perform hourly quality check points to ensure consistent quality in product
- ◆SSOP check daily
- ◆Ensure all records are completed timely
- ◆Pre and post-op sanitation of packing area, including ATP test
- ◆Report any food safety and/or quality issues to Production Manager immediately.
- ◆Assist in maintaining (USDA/FDA) regulatory compliance.
- ◆Maintain schedule of testing and validation activities following SQF standards and guidelines.
- ◆Perform other duties as required
& Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or GED preferred; one to two years' experience
- ✓Experience with Food and Beverage industry preferred
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually entire shift.
- ✓Occasionally required to balance or climb.
- ✓Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Benefits
Key Company Values Van's Kitchen is a privately held, purpose-driven company founded focused on sharing bold, authentic flavors with families across America. We value humility, excellence, generosity, authenticity and love, and seek leaders who thrive on teamwork, accountability, and building something meaningful. Benefits
- ✓Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- ✓Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- ✓Company paid disability and life insurance.
- ✓Retirement savings plan with company match.
- ✓Paid time off and holidays.
- ✓Opportunities for professional growth and development.
About Van's Kitchen
Van's Kitchen was established in 1986 by Van and Kim Nguyen. The company was built on three core principles – faith, family, and friendship. Van and Kim built a successful company fueled by their passion for people and their hard work ethic. They had a vision that their company would not only provide value to their customers, but also promote success in their community. Today, Van's Kitchen continues to infuse every interaction and every egg roll with the original Nguyen philosophy: "Make Every Bite The Best One".
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Food Manufacturing Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
Quality assurance technicians ensure that goods meet manufacturing standards and are free of defects. Quality technicians are responsible for conducting testing procedures during the manufacturing processes to ensure that products comply with quality standards.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills
- •Work in a team environment
- •Basic Math skills
- •Read, write and speak English
- •Experience with Quality Control preferred
Sanitation
- •Sweep floor, wash the trays, tables, wash carts, short simple conveyor, squeegee the water off the floor, throw out garbage.
Work Environment & Physical