Quality Control Technician, Step 1
Pasta Montana LLC · Malmstrom AFB, MT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Pasta Montana LLC (industrial) in Malmstrom AFB, MT. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$73k.
Median of the low and high ends of 29 live postings that list pay, out of 498 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 567 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $65k–$95k, from 59 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
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- Team leadership 44%
- Root cause 33%
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Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Full description from Pasta Montana LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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- ✓Maintain accurate quality records, reports, certifications, and computerized documentation to support regulatory compliance and product traceability for HACCP, BRCGS, and GMP programs.
- ✓Investigate quality issues, assist with product disposition decisions, and participate in corrective and preventive actions to resolve nonconformances.
- ✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.
- ✓Communicate effectively with production, management, customers, and cross-functional teams to support quality objectives and resolve quality concerns.
- ✓Assist other Quality Control Technicians, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and attend required meetings and training.
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned in support of Quality Assurance operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Two years post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience: One-years' experience in food processing plant or food handling.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the quality and analytical methods of pasta production, ingredients and raw materials is helpful. Some understanding of pasta production theory, knowledge of food safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP, and BRCGS. Superior decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Able to identify quality deficiencies and assist in correcting them. Able to function as a motivated team member in a highly dynamic environment. Able to work and communicate effectively in a team setting. Able to learn, troubleshoot and multi-task. Proficient written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work independently, plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities.
Other
Qualifications
Efficient in the use of computer automated systems and software, including word-processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office programs; filing experience.
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Quality Control Technician
The Quality Control Technician (QCT) is responsible for product quality, safety and legality. They do this by following established procedures, taking action to correct problems, and maintaining quality assurance documentation. The QCT is responsible for identifying quality deficiencies and taking action to correct them. The QCT reports to the Quality Control Manager daily. This position acts as a liaison with other divisions and works effectively and cooperatively with the other QCT(s). This position shares responsibility for maintaining Pasta Montana's food safety, quality and legality program under the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) guidelines.
Pasta Montana employees are expected to maintain a positive work atmosphere through communication and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful to all customers, vendors, contractors, co-workers, leads and management.
Essential Job Functions
- •Perform quality control inspections, testing, and analyses to ensure products and ingredients meet company specifications, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) requirements.
- •Conduct in-process quality inspections and line checks, monitor critical control points including metal detection, weight checks, date printing, tailing inspection, and stop production or place products on hold when quality, safety, or legal
Mental and Physical Demands
Sitting Frequent Reaching Occasional
Standing Frequent Manual Dexterity Yes
Walking Occasional Telephone Occasional
Kneeling Occasional Computer Screen Yes
Bending Occasional Lifting 50lbs
Must be able to work an extended shift. Must be able to work all shifts. Must be able to climb ladders, operate man lifts; work around running equipment and in high places. Must be able to distinguish color and odor. Works in environments with temperatures up to 95 degrees, relative humidity up to 50%, machinery noise (hearing protection is OSHA required).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment is contingent upon completing and passing pre-employment drug test and physical demands.