Quality Technician I- 3rd Shift

About the role

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that all elements of food safety within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are being met. Ensures that all regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are being met and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality checks on production lines in a timely and accurate fashion every hour per line. (Will frequently be responsible for 3 lines at any given time).
• Bring discrepancies with the QMS to the attention of Supervisor or Quality Manager. These discrepancies are but not limited to HACCP programs, Allergen programs, Sanitation procedures, GMP findings, Foreign Material findings, and HOLD procedures.
• Ensure that product being produced meets all legal and customer requirements as outlined in the Bluebook for each product.
• Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion each day.
• Perform required tasks to maintain 5‑S and keep work areas clean.
• Keep all information pertaining to our operations (products, customers, production details, etc.) confidential.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment in good condition and store appropriately.
• Label, store, and organize samples and product retentions.
• Follow Hold Procedures for all non‑conforming materials or product.
• Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks/tasks as needed.
• Assist in test runs and new product trials as needed.
• Perform other audits or inspections as required.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Required – 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Preferred – 1 year of experience as a QA Technician or other technical department.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast‑moving production lines.
• Ability to gain a basic understanding of how different machinery operates as it relates to product quality and needed adjustments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak, write, and comprehend English. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including working with fractions, ratios and percentages.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal communications and work collaboratively with co‑workers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Experience with MS Office Suite required (Outlook, Excel); SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to follow all safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, across shifts.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machines, noise, varying temperatures; refrigerated/frozen facility (32‑40°F).
• Ability to work well in a team environment, communicating respectfully and professionally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.