Quality Assurance Technician (Night Shift)

About the role

The Quality Assurance Technician monitors and verifies food safety and quality checkpoints on the production floor. This role performs in-process and finished product inspections, supports sanitation and GMP verification, and ensures that all documentation and controls are completed accurately and in real time.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify Redzone quality checks throughout production shifts to ensure data accuracy and timely completion by operators.
• Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) ensuring proper documentation and immediate response to any deviations.
• Perform pre-op and post-op sanitation inspections, verifying cleanliness and proper sanitation sign-offs before production startup.
• Conduct routine GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audits and facility walks to monitor employee hygiene, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with plant standards.
• Support production teams in identifying and correcting quality or food safety issues in real time on the floor.
• Assist in training line staff on food safety practices, CCP monitoring, and proper documentation procedures.
• Perform on-the-floor product attribute checks (appearance, weight, coding, seal integrity) and document results to ensure conformance with product specifications.
• Participate in internal audits and walkthroughs by identifying quality and food safety issues, documenting findings, and supporting follow-up on corrective actions.
• Document all QA checks, observations, and findings accurately, escalating non-conformances as required.
• Collaborate with sanitation, maintenance, and production leads to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality and food safety priorities.
• Training and mentoring production plant members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in quality assurance or a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and protocols accurately.
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize and report deviations or issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to work closely with production, sanitation, and QA teams.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations such as GMPs, FSMA, SQF, or GFSI preferred.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using digital QA systems or documentation platforms.
• PCQI Certification is a plus (we will support certification if needed)
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Naturally curious, with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the “test and learn” mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Alignment to our mission to spread kindness – JonnyPops is a kindness-based company
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Food safety practices
• Quality assurance principles
• Regulatory compliance
• Computer skills

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

Pay

$23-$28/hr

Schedule

5:30 pm - 5:30 am (4 on 3, 3 on 4 schedule)