Food Quality & Safety Technician

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities (referral, etc.)

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Lakeville, Minnesota is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance within the Quality Monitoring Scheme on production lines. You will perform hourly quality checks on multiple lines and address discrepancies with the QMS.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and English communication; Spanish is a plus. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with potential shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive benefits after 90 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Good attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on production lines hourly (often 3 lines).
• Report discrepancies in the QMS to Supervisor or Quality Manager (HACCP, Allergens, Sanitation, GMP).
• Ensure product meets legal and customer specs per Bluebook; complete daily paperwork on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Lakeville, Minnesota is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance within the Quality Monitoring Scheme on production lines. You will perform hourly quality checks on multiple lines and address discrepancies with the QMS.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and English communication; Spanish is a plus. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with potential shift differential for 2nd shift, plus comprehensive benefits after 90 days.