Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Tech | $21 Hour | Carrington, ND

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Carrington, ND is hiring QA Lab Technicians to safeguard food safety and product quality across production and packaging.

You will collect samples, perform quality checks, inspect labels and packaging, record test results, and communicate findings to the production team; this role requires meticulous attention to detail on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous QA, laboratory, food production, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples and test results.
• Perform quality checks throughout production and packaging.
• Inspect labels, packaging, coding, and finished products for accuracy.
• Record test results and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings with production teams.
• Inspect incoming ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain retention samples and prepare product samples for shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team that values quality, safety, and teamwork!

Express Employment Professionals is hiring Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Technicians for a well-established food manufacturing facility in Carrington, ND. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy problem-solving, paying attention to detail, and ensuring products meet the highest quality standards.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Available Shifts:

We currently have two full-time openings:

• 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Schedules consist of 12-hour rotating shifts and include weekends and holidays as needed.

What You'll Do

As a QA Lab Technician, you'll play an essential role in maintaining food safety and product quality by:

• Collecting and testing product samples
• Performing quality checks throughout production and packaging
• Inspecting labels, packaging, coding, and finished products for accuracy
• Recording test results and maintaining quality documentation
• Identifying quality concerns and communicating findings with production teams
• Inspecting incoming ingredients and finished products
• Maintaining retention samples and preparing product samples for shipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office experience preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous quality assurance, laboratory, food production, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a 12-hour shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and dust
• Ability to perform repetitive movements and inspections throughout the shift

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to build a career in quality assurance, we'd love to hear from you.