Night QA Technician: Food Quality & Safety Lead

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC in Eagan, MN seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to lead and monitor quality assurance activities across the plant, ensure food safety systems and QA standards. This hands-on role requires verifying ingredients, performing basic lab analyses, and maintaining documentation in ERP (PLEX).

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in food quality, strong problem-solving, communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Overtime on alternate Saturdays is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in food quality including GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and solid math skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SSOP, and ERP paperwork.
• Verify ingredients and materials in PLEX; adjust as needed.
• Analyze data, investigate issues, and recommend actions.
• Document QA disputes and daily QA reports.
• Communicate quality expectations to in-house staff.
• Conduct basic lab analyses (pH, moisture) on finished product.
• Enter sensory results and QA data; calibrate scales and thermometers.
• Support GMP training and monitor compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Math skills

English proficiency

Planning and organization

Multitasking

Education

Post-high school lab training

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC in Eagan, MN seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to lead and monitor quality assurance activities across the plant, ensure food safety systems and QA standards. This hands-on role requires verifying ingredients, performing basic lab analyses, and maintaining documentation in ERP (PLEX).

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in food quality, strong problem-solving, communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Overtime on alternate Saturdays is required.