Quality Assurance Technician

Experis; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

Experis seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to perform routine laboratory operations in a QA setting. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative tests per procedures, monitor production quality, and document outcomes with accuracy.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow safety guidelines, and participate in continuous improvement of the SQF/Quality Plan. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension and a pay rate of $22 hourly on a W-2.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine lab tests according to SOPs.
• Ability to follow safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes using sensory and analytical methods.
• Evaluate finished product for moisture, weight, color, and integrity.
• Record and document testing results accurately.
• Operate and validate testing equipment and meters.
• Notify teams of out-of-spec results and coordinate actions.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and observe safety procedures.
• Support cross-functional teams with quality issues and root-cause analysis.

Skills

QA testing

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Calibration

Communication

Tools

Testing equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Title - Quality Assurance Technician

Duration 12months with possible extension

Pay rate - $22 hourly on w2

Location - Beloit, WI

Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
• Evaluates all finished product in regard to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility and overall product quality.
• Accurately performs and documents all testing. Testing may include: Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers.
• Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/ or calibration.
• Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
• Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe house keeping and personal protection. Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps benches and aisles clear.
• Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing. Follows instructions for safe lifting.
• Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front line level.
• Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements Identifies, investigates and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.
• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.
• Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings.
• Notifies appropriate personnel with any abnormal findings.
• Monitors metal detection validation & verification.
• Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.
• Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
• Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean. If applicable may participate in Kleanz or respective program.
• Mandatory overtime is required.

Technical Testing Experience

• Perform laboratory and production-floor testing involving moisture, pH, weight, ingredient content, packaging integrity, and metal detection systems.
• Gain experience with calibration, validation, and quality testing equipment.

Cross-Functional Exposure

• Work closely with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Leadership teams.
• Build strong communication and problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Potential advancement into:
• QA Supervisor
• Food Safety Coordinator
• Quality Systems Specialist
• SQF Practitioner

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay