Quality Assurance Technician

Legacy Bakehouse; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K

Company-paid Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Legacy Bakehouse in Cudahy, WI is seeking a QA Technician to join our quality team. You will test snacks for moisture, color, salt and size, inspect ingredients, and perform line checks to ensure GMP and safety standards on the floor.

This hands-on role supports production with accurate QA records and timely data entry. We value dependable team players with strong attention to detail, who communicate well in English.

Qualifications

• Reliable with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Fluency in reading and writing English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Comfortable using a computer for data entry and reporting.
• Experience in food manufacturing; QA or food safety knowledge is helpful, training provided.
• Willingness to learn and communicate technical information (SQF, HACCP, Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Test finished products for moisture, color, salt, breakage, and size.
• Inspect and approve incoming ingredients.
• Perform pre-op line checks and post-cleaning inspections.
• Watch for GMP and food safety issues on the floor.
• Conduct routine audits of production lines and facilities.
• Review production paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter test results and maintain QA records.
• Collaborate with QA team to cover duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Food manufacturing experience

SQF/HAACP knowledge

Job description

QA Technician

Location: Cudahy, WI

About Us

At Legacy Bakehouse, we are more than a food manufacturer - we are a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation. We take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated team members to join us in upholding our commitment to quality.

The Role

As a QA Technician at Legacy Bakehouse, you'll be on the front lines of food safety and quality. You'll work side-by-side with our production teams to make sure every product meets the high standards our customers expect. From testing snacks for taste and texture to checking equipment for cleanliness, your work helps keep our facility running safely and smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Test finished products for moisture, color, salt, breakage, and size.
• Inspect and approve incoming ingredients before they're used in production.
• Perform pre-op line checks and post-cleaning inspections on equipment.
• Watch for and correct GMP and food safety issues on the floor.
• Conduct routine audits of production lines and facility areas.
• Review production paperwork to make sure everything is complete and accurate.
• Enter test results and keep detailed QA records.
• Jump in with other QA team members to cover when needed.

What We're Looking for

• Someone dependable with good attention to detail.
• A team player who communicates well with others.
• Reading and writing in English is required, Spanish is a plus.
• Comfortable using a computer for data entry and reports.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required. QA or food safety is helpful, but we'll train the right person.
• A drive to learn, understand and communicate technical information (SQF, HAACP, Food Safety)

Why Work for Us:

• Steady, full-time work with competitive pay
• Benefit packages include health, dental, vision, 401K, company paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability
• Friendly supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.