Quality Assurance

Monroechamber; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Kenosha, WI for a potential-to-hire role on 1st shift. The position involves QA oversight, calibration of testing equipment, and adherence to food safety standards in a cold environment.

Responsibilities include HACCP monitoring, GMP inspections, documentation control, and allergen management. Experience in food manufacturing and ability to work 32°F–37°F is required; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Able to work in a cold environment (32°F to 37°F).

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, effectively communicating deviations from standards or processes.
• Maintain a clear understanding of customer requirements and QA Programs and SOPs.
• Adhere to regulatory rules and regulations, ensuring Food Safety and product performance standards are met.
• Monitor HACCP critical control points and run GMP inspections.
• Calibrate QA equipment and maintain records; prepare samples and submittals to external labs.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Cold environment work

Tools

Scales

Thermometers

Metal detector

pH meter

Colorimeter

Job description

Position Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianWage: $20.00/hourShift: 1stHours: 6:00am - 2:30pmAre your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Quality Assurance Technician at a company in Kenosha, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply today!Quality Assurance Technician Responsibilities:- Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, effectively communicating deviations from standards or processes- Maintain a clear understanding of customer requirements- Maintain a clear understanding of Quality Assurance Programs and SOPs- Adhere to all regulatory rules and regulations, ensuring that Food Safety and product performance standards are met- Monitor HACCP critical control points (Product wash and Metal Detection)- Run GMP Inspections- Control and enforce GMPs on Production and Storage areas- Calibrate test equipment such as scales, thermometers, metal detector, pH meter and colorimeter- Maintain equipment in optimal condition and report any deviation to supervisor- Place equipment and product on hold- Control the concentrations of the chemicals and sanitizers- Verify chemical concentrations (titrations) on a weekly basis- Perform daily pre-operational inspections and pre-op ATP testing- Conduct leak detecting checks for each type of polybag- Test finished products moisture content- Perform temperature controls of rooms and ingredients- Monitor and ensure compliance of allergen management- Schedule and execute sample submittals to external laboratory vendor- Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities following document control program- Enforce color coding policyRequirements for Quality Assurance Technician:- Experience in food manufacturing- Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus- Able to work in cold environment, maintained between 32F and 37FPlease be prepared for our AI recruiter to ask these mandatory questions:- Do you have previous experience working in food manufacturing or food production? Please explain.- Do you have experience with HACCP, GMPs, or food safety procedures? If so, which programs or processes have you worked with?- Are you comfortable working in a cold environment maintained between 32°F and 37°F?- Are you flexible to work varying 1st-shift schedules, including 3:30 AM–12:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or until production ends, and work overtime when needed?- Do you have experience using or calibrating QA equipment such as scales, thermometers, metal detectors, pH meters, or other testing equipment?IND015QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.