Full-Time

Quality Control Technician

Pure Ground Ingredients

Pure Ground Ingredients

11-50 employees

Imports and processes organic ingredients globally

No salary listed

Carson City, NV, USA

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Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
GMP
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing facility or experience in quality is preferred.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
  • Computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
Responsibilities
  • Collect product samples, send samples for testing or to customers, and perform in-house analysis.
  • Maintain and organize samples and incoming material paperwork.
  • Perform sanitation inspections on equipment.
  • Perform calibration checks on equipment.
  • Communicate with other departments about quality-related concerns.
  • Follow established standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Follow food safety, food quality, and good manufacturing practice regulations.
  • Identify and report food safety and quality issues, including nonconforming or out-of-specification products.
  • Work with management to maintain food safety and food quality and communicate related concerns.
  • Complete paperwork and sampling in a timely manner.
  • Perform general filing for the Quality Department.
  • Ensure required documentation is completed clearly and accurately according to good documentation practices.
  • Review test results and assist with generating certificates of analysis for released batches.
  • Assist with recording and tracking test-result data.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Wear company-supplied personal protective equipment as required in designated areas.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a food manufacturing facility or experience in quality.
Pure Ground Ingredients

Pure Ground Ingredients

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Pure Ground Ingredients (PGI) imports organic herbs, spices, botanicals, and chilies and processes them in its Northern Nevada facility before selling to food and beverage manufacturers in the United States and Europe. The company sources ingredients from more than 35 countries and acts as a connector between organic farmers and manufacturers, adding value for both sides. Its process starts with raw organic materials, which PGI then processes in-house and distributes to customers. What sets PGI apart is its mission to support sustainable farming communities and improve product quality while maintaining economic vitality for farmers, communities, and customers alike. The company also invests in land replenishment, education, and sustainable practices to ensure healthy plants and happy people. Overall, PGI aims to provide high-quality organic ingredients and to be a reliable partner for farmers and manufacturers, ensuring long-term viability for all stakeholders.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Pure Ground Ingredients highlighted Expo West 2026 attendance, showing active customer acquisition.
  • Its February 2026 tariff response shows management monitoring import-cost shocks closely.
  • The company markets premium organic bulk ingredients across spices, chiles, and botanicals.

What critics are saying

  • AHF delisted Pure Ground Ingredients on October 10, 2025 for lapsed halal renewal.
  • That certification lapse threatens sales to halal-sensitive buyers and distributors immediately.
  • Online shopping remains unfinished, signaling weak digital commerce execution and slower demand capture.

What makes Pure Ground Ingredients unique

  • Pure Ground Ingredients imports whole organic ingredients and processes them in-house.
  • The company specializes in bulk spices, herbs, roots, flowers, botanicals, and seeds.
  • Its catalog emphasizes multiple cut sizes, from powders to whole-select ingredients.

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Health Insurance

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