Quality Assurance Technician

Adecco US, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to collect, sample, and test products using aseptic techniques for process control, quality, and safety compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, roughly 1 year of lab experience, and proficiency with Word and Excel. Typical hours are 1st shift, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, pay $19/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year general laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with data entry and laboratory documentation is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to taste and/or smell food products as part of quality evaluations.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Commitment to teamwork, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update raw material supplier information.
• Conduct laboratory testing including titratable acidity, moisture analysis, pH testing, and Babcock fat testing on wet blended products.
• Enter test data and communicate findings to production personnel.
• Provide packing approval based on testing results.
• Perform visual inspections and maintain retention samples.
• Conduct weekly GMP and food safety audits.
• Generate COAs and EU Certifications for customer/export needs.
• Receive and inspect raw materials for kosher and EU status and COA verification.
• Collect samples for outside lab testing when required.
• Assist with finished product COA entry and product release.
• Provide backup support for the QA Manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Taste and/or smell food products

Organizational skills

Accountability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

? Location: 2330 Chicory Rd | Racine, WI 53403

? Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

? Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Assistant Manager, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician performs laboratory functions involving the collection, sampling, and testing of products using aseptic techniques. This role helps ensure process control, product quality, and food safety compliance. The position operates within FDA, FSMA, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements and supports the safe production of food products throughout the facility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain and update raw material supplier information.

• Conduct laboratory testing including:

• Titratable acidity

• Moisture analysis

• pH testing

• Babcock fat testing on wet blended products

• Enter test data and results into company systems and communicate findings to production personnel.

• Provide packing approval to wet blending operators based on testing results.

• Perform visual inspections of finished product samples and maintain retention samples.

• Conduct weekly audits of warehouse and production areas to identify and document GMP and food safety concerns.

• Generate specialty Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and EU Certifications for customer and export requirements.

• Receive and inspect raw materials for compliance requirements, including:

• Kosher status

• EU status

• COA verification

• Collect and submit samples for outside laboratory testing when required.

• Assist with finished product COA entry and product release activities.

• Provide backup support for the Quality Assurance Manager during absences.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of general laboratory experience preferred.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience with data entry and laboratory documentation is a plus.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to taste and/or smell food products as part of quality evaluations.

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Accountability and reliability.

• Commitment to teamwork, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive starting pay of $19.00/hour

• Consistent 1st shift schedule

• Monday-Friday work week with weekends off

• Opportunity to work in a quality-focused food manufacturing environment

• Growth and advancement opportunities within the organization

Pay Details: $19.00 per week

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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