Quality Technician

Legacy Bakehouse; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Legacy Bakehouse is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and safety in our Waukesha and Cudahy, WI facilities. This role emphasizes in-process quality checks, documentation, and compliance with SQF and HACCP standards.

Ideal candidates will have quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of laboratory testing equipment. We offer competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of quality assurance or control experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Required working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, and GMP principles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process quality checks on production lines.
• Monitor and document Critical Control Points and quality parameters.
• Perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Locations: Waukesha, WI & Cudahy, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Pay: Competitive - Based on Experience

$500 Sign on Bonus

Legacy Bakehouse is a growing SQF-certified food manufacturer with facilities in Waukesha and Cudahy, WI. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands‑on, floor‑based role working directly in our production environment to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality every shift.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct in-process quality checks on production lines throughout the shift


• Monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality parameters


• Perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods - including pH, moisture, weight, and temperature checks


• Collect and process environmental and product samples for microbiological testing


• Calibrate and maintain quality testing equipment and instruments


• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances; place non-conforming product on hold as needed


• Support SQF and HACCP programs - complete documentation accurately and on time


• Conduct GMP inspections and internal facility audits


• Investigate quality deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective action


• Provide quality-related feedback and support to production team members


• Maintain quality records, logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)


• Support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift


• 2nd Shift


• 3rd Shift

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-3 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in food manufacturing preferred


• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, and GMP principles required


• Experience with laboratory testing equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, scales, temperature monitoring)


• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills


• Ability to communicate quality issues clearly to production and management


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for record-keeping


• Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field a plus - not required


• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a production environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off


• Growth and advancement - we promote from within


• Supportive, team-oriented culture


• $500 Sign-On Bonus

We are actively interviewing - apply today. [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.