Night QA Specialist: Food Quality & Compliance

Shearer's Foods, Inc.; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods in Massillon, OH, is seeking a Nights Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The role runs from 7 PM to 7 AM, offering $21.00 per hour with a $3.00 shift premium. The QA Technician ensures analytical, microbiological, and sensory attributes meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will perform laboratory testing, monitor QC procedures, support audits, and document results, collaborating with production to maintain quality and food safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in QA in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Good attendance is essential for the QA Tech.
• Safety-minded: maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Must read, understand and communicate with team members.
• Able to perform simple math, conversions (mm–in, g–oz), and use formulas to compute run rates.
• Will set an example for the QA team and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense and follow written or oral instructions.
• Must have basic computer skills to run production and record results.
• Must follow standard work instructions and be flexible for pre-shift meetings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Physical demands include standing, lifting up to 50+ pounds, and being on feet up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure analytical, microbiological, sensory attributes and corporate compliance per Shearer’s QA standards.
• Perform assigned laboratory testing and verify equipment calibration.
• Monitor facility operations for compliance with SQF, GMPs, labeling and food safety standards.
• Train and prepare for audits; document results in the record-keeping system.
• Communicate quality results regularly with production teams.

Skills

2+ years QA experience

Attendance

Safety Mindset

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Leadership

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Job description

Shearer’s Foods in Massillon, OH, is seeking a Nights Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The role runs from 7 PM to 7 AM, offering $21.00 per hour with a $3.00 shift premium. The QA Technician ensures analytical, microbiological, and sensory attributes meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will perform laboratory testing, monitor QC procedures, support audits, and document results, collaborating with production to maintain quality and food safety across the plant.