Quality Control Lead

Company Overview:
The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization comprised of six different operating companies. Each company is dedicated to a specific value proposition within a certain industry. Together, these companies work with and assure continuity of supply for the nation’s most reputable food and supply chain outlets.

R.S. Hanline & Company Inc., founded in 1986 in Shelby, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted fresh produce suppliers delivering fresh-cut value added, specialty and locally grown products to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Entourage Trucking, formerly known as Trade Wind Express, an asset-based transportation division with two hubs in Shelby, Ohio and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Trade Wind Express was founded by R.S. Hanline & Company in 1987.

Entourage Freight Solutions, founded in 2013, is an industry leader and a true 3PL in navigating refrigerated freight as well as dry freight and the expedited markets with more than 8,000 carriers in our vast network.

Hanline Fresh, founded in 2016, increasingly specializes in servicing customers by adding to the network of strategic sourcing & supply partners across all major fresh produce commodities.

Hanline Frozen Foods, founded in 2020 in Romulus, Michigan, is a premium supplier of All-Natural, IQF, and Ready-to-Eat Ingredients to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Vidalia Valley has been a trusted name in fresh produce since its founding in 1983. Originally known as Manning Farms, Vidalia Valley specializes in processing, repacking, and distributing high-quality whole peeled Vidalia onions, industrial ingredients, condiments, and IQF vegetables.

Hanline Foods, founded in 2026, is a dedicated manufacturer of premium refried beans, serving some of the most reputable foodservice, retail, food manufacturing, and wholesale distribution companies in the United States. We specialize in delivering authentic, ready-to-use refried bean products with consistent quality and flavor. Our mission is to provide reliable, scalable solutions to meet the growing demand for legume-based ingredients across the food industry.

Division:
Hanline Foods

Location:
Shelby, OH

Position Title:
Quality Control Technician

Position Summary:
The QC Tech will be responsible for the day-to-day product testing, monitoring, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

· Check product quality to make sure it meets USDA, FDA, ODA, and company regulations.

· Testing of package and processed products according to USDA, FDA, ODA and Company regulations.

· Moisture, color, fat, salt, weight and organoleptic testing.

· Verification of time and temperatures, packaging seals, packaging code dates.

· Environmental monitoring and cleaning checks.

· Monitoring for GMP compliance.

· Monitoring / testing of ingredients from receiving to shipping.

· Lab equipment start up and checks.

· Utilize the hold system.

· Complete documentation as needed.

· Reporting any damaged equipment.

· Fast paced, team-oriented work environment.

· Factory/warehouse setting.

· Associates are expected to be here every day they are scheduled be on time and stay for their entire shift.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
• · Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours/day
• · Must be able to work minimum of 40hrs/week
• · Must be able to work weekends when needed

Benefits:

·401(k) or Roth IRA with fully vested 4% match

· Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

· Paid time off

· Competitive environment

· Growth opportunity

· Voluntary life insurance, short- & long-term disability, etc.

· Company paid life insurance policy