Night QA Technician – Food Safety & Quality

Post Holdings, Inc.; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 28,805 - 34,426; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2.50/hour

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, MN is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure product quality across liquid egg, egg products, and related lines. The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP compliance, and accurate testing of weight, pH, temperature, and packaging integrity.

The position involves 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with a $2.50/hour shift differential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with GMP, QA documentation, and laboratory testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; interpret graphs.
• Ability to follow GMP policies and maintain safe work practices.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Collect product off the line to check weight, pH, temperature, package integrity, and samples for various tests.
• Develop proficiency in one functional department for cross-training and future advancement.
• Complete QA control charts and inspection logs.
• Check packaging and master carton codes to meet USDA and company standards.
• Perform HACCP guidelines and document regulatory reporting as required.
• Serve as liaison between production and regulatory personnel on day-to-day compliance issues.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and determine equipment acceptability for food safety and quality.
• Report abnormalities to Lead, Supervisors, or Operators.
• Calibrate pH meters, thermometers, viscosity meters, and scales; follow up on defective product.
• Perform laboratory duties: AOAC and CEM solids testing, viscosity, swabbing, and organoleptic checks.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Documentation

Organoleptic testing

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Gaylord, MN is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure product quality across liquid egg, egg products, and related lines. The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP compliance, and accurate testing of weight, pH, temperature, and packaging integrity.

The position involves 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with a $2.50/hour shift differential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with GMP, QA documentation, and laboratory testing.