Quality Assurance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Second Nature Brands LLC; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Second Nature Brands LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to join the supply chain team at the Kar’s Nuts facility in Madison Heights, Michigan. The role ensures products meet quality and regulatory standards while monitoring production, conducting inspections, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain food safety.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 3p–11p, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills with calculator.
• English language proficiency.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• 1 year of food safety/QA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet specifications by testing raw and finished goods.
• Place non-conforming products on hold for inspection.
• Check measurements per SQF requirements.
• Perform GMP audits on the production floor.
• Communicate issues to relevant teams.
• Complete QA documentation with basic computer skills.
• Follow GMP, FS, and OSHA safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Teamwork

Self-directed

English proficiency

Basic math

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are on a mission to grow Second Nature Brands to $1+B in the next 2 years through a combination of organic growth (increased distribution, e-commerce, and innovation) and through M&A.

We have an opening for a Quality Assurance Technician position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth. This position will be based out of our Kar’s Nuts Products facility located a t 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan. This role ensures that all products meet company and regulatory quality and safety standards. This role involves monitoring production processes, conducting inspections and tests, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with food safety regulations. In addition, assist operations by managing the movement, storage, and distribution of finished goods. This role is essential in ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently while maintaining food safety standards.

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday shift 3p - 11p weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $18.00/hr plus $1.00 shift premium per hour.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Ensure that product is being made according to specifications by measuring and testing raw and finished products utilizing basic laboratory equipment.
• Place non-conforming products on hold for further inspection and disposition as needed.
• Check various measurements in accordance with SQF requirements and standards.
• Perform visual inspections and ATP swabs on equipment post sanitation.
• Perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits and monitor adherence to GMPs while on the production floor.
• Effectively communicate any issues to appropriate personnel (Packers, production, maintenance, etc.)
• Complete accurate QA documentation using basic computer skills.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Calculator and computer proficiency.
• English language proficiency.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, have good organizational skills, ability to follow directions and be able to work independently.
• Minimum 1-year previous food safety and quality assurance experience ( Preferred )

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

Additional Notes

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's®, Second Nature® Sanders ®, Brownie Brittle®, Sahale®, and Voortman®. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com / to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.