1st Shift Quality Technician – Food & Beverage (4-on/3-off)

Fortress-Nutrition,-LL; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with carryover

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision

HSA with company contributions

Life, AD&D, disability

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a detail-driven Quality Technician to support high-speed beverage canning operations. You will perform QC testing on materials and finished goods, calibrate lab instruments, and ensure documentation accuracy and timely reporting.

You’ll collaborate with production, participate in audits, and help maintain food safety and GMP standards while adapting to shift needs and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a quality control role (food, beverage, pharma or similar preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Collect and prepare samples for third-party laboratory testing.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (pH meters, titrators, Brix/density tools, etc.).
• Communicate quality data and provide guidance to production teams.
• Complete all documentation (MMRs, logs, test records) accurately and in real time following Good Documentation Practices.
• Support audits from regulatory and third-party organizations.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and testing programs.
• Assist with calibration programs and customer complaint investigations.
• Cross-train to ensure full quality coverage across operations.
• Follow and enforce all GMPs, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Support operations through flexibility and overtime as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is seeking a detail-driven Quality Technician to support high-speed beverage canning operations. You will perform QC testing on materials and finished goods, calibrate lab instruments, and ensure documentation accuracy and timely reporting.

You’ll collaborate with production, participate in audits, and help maintain food safety and GMP standards while adapting to shift needs and potential overtime.