Food Quality Control Technician — 1st/2nd Shift

QPS Employment Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a Quality Control role in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The position supports inspecting raw materials, documenting data, and ensuring compliance with GMPs and HACCP while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires 1 year QA or production experience, knowledge of USDA food safety standards, and the ability to work in cold environments with lifting up to 50 pounds. Hiring immediately for 1st/2nd shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year QA, food manufacturing, or production experience required.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, USDA, and food safety regulations required.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in cold manufacturing environments and around production equipment.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials and ingredients to ensure product quality and wholesomeness.
• Monitor and document product weights, temperatures, and production data.
• Verify metal detector functionality and other food safety controls.
• Perform quality checks on finished products, packaging, and labeling.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, USDA, and company food safety procedures.
• Complete QA audits, inspections, and required documentation accurately.
• Assist with product validations, shelf-life studies, and process improvement projects.
• Support third-party and internal audit preparation activities.
• Work closely with production supervisors and management to resolve quality concerns and non-conformances.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards throughout the facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Cold environment work

Job description

QPS Employment Group has a Quality Control role in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The position supports inspecting raw materials, documenting data, and ensuring compliance with GMPs and HACCP while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role requires 1 year QA or production experience, knowledge of USDA food safety standards, and the ability to work in cold environments with lifting up to 50 pounds. Hiring immediately for 1st/2nd shifts.