Quality Control Technician - Food Distribution Center - Thornton, CO

The pay range per hour is $20.82 - $37.45

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

As a Quality Management Technician you’ll be responsible for supporting food safety and quality while complying with and endorsing safety and sanitation regulations and standards.  You will inspect freight per Target and USDA procedures, and ensure quality of the items in storage while managing expiration of inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing 35-45 lbs. frequently throughout a shift and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read, utilize matching skills and comprehend department/product documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be trained on powered equipment as needed and use tools such as box cutters and thermometers.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and various other computer application
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Strong prioritization, organization, problem solving, and decision making with follow up skills.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in food safety and quality principles and practices, and FDA and USDA/Target inspection requirements.
• Ensure vendor compliance to Target requirements with regard to food safety, quality and regulatory obligations ,and partner with stakeholders to hold vendor(s) accountable
• Model and promote a culture which champion Target’s values, competencies and FSQR compliance
• Other responsibilities to support the FSQR team, as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to lift and carry merchandise weighing 35-45 lbs. frequently throughout a shift and up to 60lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read, utilize matching skills and comprehend department/product documentation
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to operate computer systems with minimal direction after receiving training.
• Ability to research defects/issues and root cause the drivers of those defects.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis in excel.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the Quality Control Operations Manager in the Food Distribution Center through the Quality Pyramid within the HQ Food Safety Network.  Works closely with operational team members across the FDC, as well as Target merchants.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 03/15/2026