Quality Assurance Tech

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements.

About the role

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician (3rd Shift), you will play a key role in supporting all quality and food safety aspects of production. You’ll work directly on the production floor, performing pre-operational inspections, verifying sanitation and GMP compliance, supporting production activities, and ensuring product quality standards are consistently met. You will provide hands-on support to the factory, helping identify and escalate any safety or quality concerns while contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality products.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing and QA inspections
• Conduct daily pre-operational and changeover checks
• Follow safety rules (e.g., Lock Out Tag Out [LOTO]), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies
• Conduct daily floor walks to monitor production personnel for GMP compliance
• Communicate/escalate safety, sanitation, or product issues to Line Leadership Team
• Participate in product evaluations to ensure top quality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, production, or operations environment
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime, irregular hours, or rotating shifts based on business needs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or move throughout the shift
• Basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures (Spanish/English bilingual is a plus)

Skills

• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Ability to follow safety rules and operating procedures
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals and safety instructions
• Comfortable performing basic lab tasks and using standard lab equipment
• Proficiency with using computers, tablets, and basic software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with systems like SAP, DMO, Pegasus, Neogen ATP readers is preferred

Pay

Compensation: $22.40/hr plus $1.25/hr for 3rd shift differential. Nestlé offers a quarterly bonus and performance-based incentives. The approximate pay for this position is $22.40 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Schedule

Hours: 10 PM to 6 AM
Days: Sunday – Friday (6 days a week)

Benefits

Nestlé offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.