Quality Assurance Technician (Full-time) - Overnight Shift

About the role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll help ensure our products meet the highest standards for safety, consistency, and compliance. You’ll work directly on the production floor, reviewing documentation, performing inspections, and supporting teams with quality guidance. Your attention to detail and commitment to doing things right help us deliver the products people love — with confidence and care.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing and AQL inspections
• Submit samples for analytical and microbiological testing
• Review batch documentation and production logbooks for accuracy
• Approve pre-startup activities and equipment checks
• Release batch records and work orders
• Conduct daily audits and floor walks to ensure compliance
• Support teams with GMP, SOP, and documentation guidance
• Participate in shift review meetings
• Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or quality assurance preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

Skills

• Proficiency with using computers, tablets, and basic software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with systems like SAP, Oracle, AS400, PQM, or Captiva preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Understanding of quality systems and manufacturing equipment
• Able to read, write, and understand English
• Team-oriented and dependable

Pay

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $25.00*. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Schedule

This role operates on the 3rd shift, with a schedule following a 2-week rotating 12-hour, schedule—

• Schedule 1: Week 1: work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday; Week 2: work Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday; The hours will be 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (12-hour shift)
• Schedule 2: Week 1: work Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday; Week 2: work Tuesday, Wenesday, Saturday; The hours will be 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (12-hour shift)

Onboarding Schedule

To ensure a successful start and seamless integration into the team, this role includes a structured 4–5-day onboarding program, typically scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All new employees are expected to complete this onboarding during their first week.

Benefits

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Application Instructions

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.