Quality Assurance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality programs within a busy food manufacturing facility in Poughkeepsie, NY. This position plays a key role in ensuring products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards through inspections, testing, documentation, and production monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product labels, codes, packaging, and production specifications for accuracy
• Monitor product temperatures and verify compliance with quality and food safety standards
• Conduct routine quality checks on production lines and equipment, including metal detectors
• Perform laboratory testing, including pH and Brix analysis
• Document test results and maintain accurate quality records
• Support food safety, quality assurance, and sanitation programs
• Assist with product evaluations and recipe testing in a test kitchen environment as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Communicate quality concerns and corrective actions to production teams
• Perform additional quality and production support duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of food manufacturing, food production, or baking experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality practices
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Good verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and specifications
• Experience performing quality testing and data documentation preferred
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certifications preferred
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with quality documentation processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and production environment
• Ability to perform routine inspections and testing activities throughout the shift

Benefits

• Competitive pay with shift differential
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential
• Opportunity to gain experience in food quality, laboratory testing, and product development
• Collaborative team environment focused on food safety and quality

Pay

$24.60 per hour + $0.40 shift differential

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM