Quality Assurance Technician - Documentation Focused

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to support production quality and ensure compliance with established standards. This role involves creating and managing work orders, maintaining accurate documentation, and addressing quality concerns on the production floor. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage work orders and fill documentation aligned to the production schedule.
• Maintain retains, including collection, tracking, organization, and storage.
• Issue deviations and partner with QA to resolve issues.
• Address on-floor and QC inspection concerns, such as labeling, placement, and quality issues.
• Inspect and approve incoming components and evaluate questionable parts, escalating as needed.
• Establish and train on sensory standards for finished goods.
• Review batch records and provide a second sign-off.
• Complete changeover documentation for production runs.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying issues and reinforcing quality standards.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GDP standards, and quality systems.

Schedule

12:00pm–8:30pm, Monday–Friday

Work Environment

The work environment involves plant sampling within the manufacturing space, supporting both the micro and analytical labs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00–$26.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Location

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Mankato, MN.