Quality Assurance Technician

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m., Mon–Fri, with overtime on Sat). The role leads QA activities, maintains food safety and quality systems, and coordinates with production to uphold SQF/HACCP/GMP standards.

The successful candidate will perform lab tests (pH, moisture), document QA results, and support GMP training while communicating expectations across shifts in a fast-paced plant environment in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in food quality, including GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SSOP and related forms.
• Verify ingredients in ERP system (PLEX) and adjust as needed.
• Assist with solving problems by analyzing data and recommending actions.
• Document QA disputes and concerns in daily QA reports.
• Communicate quality control expectations to in-house staff.
• Adjust quantities in ERP (PLEX) as requested by production.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and enter results into a database.
• Perform basic lab analysis (pH, moisture) on finished product.
• Send completed daily QA reports at shift end.
• Direct day-to-day quality and food safety activities.
• Verify calibration of scales and thermometers.
• Conduct metal detector challenges and observations.
• Collect flour tailings and document findings.
• Assist with GMP training and monitor GMP compliance.

Skills

GMPs

HACCP

Food safety

Data collection

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-high school training in laboratory sciences

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join our team on 3rd shift!

Shift: 3rd (9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m., Monday - Friday, Required Overtime on Saturdays per production demands)

Position Overview

This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual leads and monitors all aspects of quality assurance within the plant. The Quality Assurance Technician will be accountable for food safety systems and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SSOP, process deviations, holds and releases in ERP System (PLEX), and required paper forms.
• Verify all ingredients and materials used are recorded correctly in ERP System (PLEX), and make any necessary adjustments. Include adjustments made in the end-of-shift QA Report.
• Assist with solving problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
• Ensure proper documentation of Quality Assurance disputes and/or concerns in the daily QA Report.
• Effectively communicate quality control expectations to a wide range of in-house employees.
• Adjust quantities when requested by production associates in ERP System (PLEX).
• Conduct sensory evaluations and enter the results into a database.
• Follow instructions as directed by Quality Assurance leadership.
• Perform basic lab analysis (pH, moisture) on finished product.
• Send completed daily QA Report at the end of every shift.
• Direct the day-to-day quality and food safety activities.
• Verify the calibration of all scales and thermometers.
• Conduct metal detector challenges and observations.
• Collect flour tailings and document findings.
• Ensure specification compliance.
• Assist with training for GMPs.
• Monitor GMPs for compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in food quality, including GMPs, HACCP, food safety and sanitation, data collection and analysis, laboratory skills, etc.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• English language proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and solid math skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 pounds to a height of approximately 4 feet.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend and move throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive movements and tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a loud and fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a hot environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-high school training in laboratory sciences or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work alone or on teams.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Hands-on individual.
• Experience in SQF.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexibility.

Position Backup

• In the event of an absence, responsibilities will be fulfilled by the Quality Assurance supervisor or Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Catalina Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.