QA Tech

Conagra Brands; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a QA Auditor for the Waseca, MN plant. You will audit quality assurance throughout operations to ensure products meet specifications, monitor performance, and report findings.

You will partner with plant teams to address QA issues and support robust food safety and quality practices. Responsibilities include applying GMPs, enforcing safety rules, conducting audits and flavor evaluations, and data-entry for quality reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to obtain additional training or education when requested by management.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce plant safety rules, guidelines, and GMP requirements.
• Apply food safety requirements throughout daily work.
• Partner with Area Manager and line lead to implement changes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality.
• Summarize quality data for each shift.
• Audit semifinished products and raw materials; perform flavor evaluations.

Skills

Organizing tasks

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Hourly Rate: $22.31 an hour + $.50 shift differential

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will audit quality assurance throughout the plant to ensure products meet quality specifications through monitoring and reporting. You will partner with plant teams to identify and correct quality issues and support consistent food safety and quality practices.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce plant safety rules, guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
• Apply food safety requirements throughout your daily work.
• Partner with the Area Manager and line lead to implement identified changes.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Summarize accumulated quality data for each shift.
• Work closely with the Area Manager and Team Operators to identify and correct problems.
• Partner with packaging process employees to improve processes on the line and promote uniform practices.
• Develop procedures and systems to improve the quality of semifinished products, improve grade, and reduce product holds.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks related to complete line preparation.
• Audit semifinished products and raw materials.
• Work with process employees when semifinished product holds are identified to reduce the number of holds.
• Perform audits and flavor evaluations.
• Enter data into computer systems for quality reporting.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the QA Manager.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Proven skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to obtain additional training or education when requested by management.
• Follow the attendance policy for the Waseca Plant.
• SAP experience required.

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

• Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
• Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Anticipated Close Date: November 20, 2026

Location: Waseca, Minnesota

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.