Quality Assurance Technician- Midnight Shift

Second Nature Brands; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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 in Clinton Township, MI, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the supply chain team. You will monitor production, conduct inspections, run tests, and support continuous improvement to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role is based at Sanders Chocolate Factory, 23770 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. The position works Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Calculator and computer proficiency, plus English language skills.
• Minimum 1 year of food safety and quality assurance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production aligns with specifications by testing raw and finished products.
• Place non-conforming products on hold for inspection and disposition.
• Check measurements per SQF requirements and standards.
• Perform visual inspections and ATP swabs after sanitation.
• Conduct GMP audits and monitor adherence on the production floor.
• Communicate issues to packers, production, and maintenance staff.
• Complete QA documentation using ERP and EIM systems.
• Follow GMP, QFS, and OSHA safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Calculator

Computer skills

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

EIM systems

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 Sanders Chocolate Factory 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, MI 48036. This role ensures t hat 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 Sunday through Thursday, morning shift 11:00p-7:30a weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $18.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium.

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 electronic record keeping programs (ERP) and electronic inventory managements (EIM) systems.
• 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!

• paid time off
• employee discount
• medical
• dental
• disability
• life insurance
• 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.

Sunday through Thursday, morning shift 11:00p-7:30a

40 hours weekly