Quality Assurance Line Technician

Post Holdings, Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance/Control Technician in Mars Hill, Maine to perform comprehensive quality attribute testing ensuring products meet specifications and safety standards.

The role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, and SQF code adherence, with emphasis on documenting results and supporting safety initiatives. Responsibilities include CCP/PC/CQP checks, root cause analysis support, material verification, and training of production staff on GMPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of work experience in a similar job function.
• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or laboratory testing.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel).
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, as well as ability to write basic correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply and divide using 10s and 100s.
• Perform basic operations with U.S. currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram‑based instructions.
• Handle problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive quality attribute testing to ensure products meet specs and safety standards.
• Verify CCPs, PCs, and CQPs through routine checks.
• Assist root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for quality, environmental, and inspections.
• Verify incoming materials meet specifications as required.
• Ensure outgoing products comply with specs.
• Assist in training production personnel on GMPs.
• Audit quality management systems and report safety concerns.
• Audit processing parameters critical to product safety and quality.
• Report food safety risks to supervisors and managers.
• Place non-conforming finished goods on HOLD for evaluation.
• Perform pre-op swabbing and visual inspections on lines.
• Handle retention library samples and testing with lab equipment.
• Communicate information to shift and incoming staff.
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace; follow safety policies.
• Follow GMPs and sanitary practices; report adverse conditions.
• Perform other duties to support quality and safety initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of work experience

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance/Control Technician in Mars Hill, Maine to perform comprehensive quality attribute testing ensuring products meet specifications and safety standards.

The role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, and SQF code adherence, with emphasis on documenting results and supporting safety initiatives. Responsibilities include CCP/PC/CQP checks, root cause analysis support, material verification, and training of production staff on GMPs.