Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd shift

Conagra Brands; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Stock purchase plan

Paid-time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a weekend Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional for night shift in Kent, WA. You will support food safety and product quality by evaluating finished products, monitoring Critical Control Points, and ensuring procedures are followed for safe release.

You will verify sanitation and production processes, document deviations, and escalate issues as needed while collaborating with production, sanitation, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing/food production environment helpful.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and GMPs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform finished product evaluations to confirm products meet quality, safety, and specification requirements.
• Monitor and document Critical Control Points to verify product is cooked and processed properly.
• Verify operators are completing required tasks correctly and following established procedures.
• Conduct environmental and equipment swabbing to support sanitation and food safety programs.
• Administer the rejection and hold program by placing product on hold when issues are identified and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Verify production lines are clean and ready prior to start-up and following sanitation activities.
• Document findings, deviations, and corrective actions using required systems and logs.
• Partner with production, sanitation, and leadership teams to support compliance and continuous improvement during weekend shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Food safety knowledge

GMPs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 9:30 PM-6:00 AM Hourly Rate: $25.50 an hour + $1.00 shift differential Reporting to the Quality Team Leader, you will support food safety and quality during weekend operations, working a five-day work week based on candidate preference and business needs, by evaluating finished product, monitoring Critical Control Points, and verifying that production and sanitation processes are followed to ensure product is safe, compliant, and ready for release.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Perform finished product evaluations to confirm products meet quality, safety, and specification requirements.
• Monitor and document Critical Control Points to verify product is cooked and processed properly.
• Verify operators are completing required tasks correctly and following established procedures.
• Conduct environmental and equipment swabbing to support sanitation and food safety programs.
• Administer the rejection and hold program by placing product on hold when issues are identified and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Verify production lines are clean and ready prior to start-up and following sanitation activities.
• Document findings, deviations, and corrective actions using required systems and logs.
• Partner with production, sanitation, and leadership teams to support compliance and continuous improvement during weekend shifts.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Flexibility to work a weekend-focused schedule, including Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday.

Physical Requirements

• Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
• Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include: Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time. Performing consistent repetitive tasks. Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Anticipated Close Date: November 25, 2026

Location: Kent, Washington

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We’re in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.