Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Hemplers; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hempler’s in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift to safeguard product quality from raw materials through finished goods, ensuring GMP and HACCP compliance. Responsibilities span sampling, testing, documentation, and process control, with training and support across QA activities.

The role requires 3+ years in quality control within food manufacturing, strong problem solving, and the ability to lift 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive responsibility in a quality control role, preferably in a food manufacturer.
• Organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Able to establish priorities, yet flexible as required.
• Understands confidentiality and computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Ross).
• Experience with GMP and HACCP compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and verify quality control weight and fill charts.
• Collect and test raw material, in-process, and finished product samples.
• Perform laboratory analyses per written specifications and QA procedures.
• Calibrate and standardize testing equipment (pH, AW meters, moisture balance, scales).
• Maintain testing logs, calibration records, and retain samples.
• Conduct labeling, coding, and packaging inspections.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, sanitation and food safety programs.
• Identify and upscale out-of-tolerance conditions to Production and QA leadership.
• Stop, hold, divert, or retain products when quality standards are not met.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor employee hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Provide guidance and training on QA procedures.
• Interact with customers as needed in coordination with the Quality Control Manager.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Ross ERP

Job description

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician 2 nd Shift – Onsite

LOCATION: 5470 Nielson Ave, Ferndale, WA

SCHEDULE: 2:00PM – 10:30PM

WAGE: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour DOE, plus $1.00 per hour for shift differential, subject to all required taxes and withholdings.

Join a Company with Over 200 years of Quality Tradition

Our quality products have a heritage dating back to the early 1800’s at the Hempler’s family sausage kitchen in Borken, Germany. Hans Hempler worked in the family sausage business in Germany as a youngster. He served as an apprentice sausage maker and learned first‑hand the family’s old secret recipes becoming a master sausage maker before moving to the United States. Hans came to the United States in 1928 and, in those early years, worked hard and saved his money. It is our mission, and passion, to produce and distribute the highest quality products, while operating with the highest integrity and standards for personalized service to our customers. We strive to achieve these results by purchasing high quality ingredients and by employing passionate people, training them well, and developing an extended “family” of employees dedicated to accomplishing our mission.

The Opportunity

The Hempler team has openings for the critical position of Quality Assurance Technician on 2nd shift.Assist the company’s operations on a technical level to assure the safety and the quality of all finished products starting from receiving raw materials, preparation for shipping. This is to be accomplished by enforcing and assuring the company’s GMP, SOP, SSOP policies and providing training to employees.

What You’ll Do

Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

• * Prepare, maintain, and verify quality control weight and fill charts
• * Collect and test raw material, in‑process, and finished product samples
• * Perform laboratory analyses per written specifications and QA procedures
• * Calibrate and standardize testing equipment (pH, AW meters, moisture balance, scales)
• * Maintain testing logs, calibration records, and retain samples
• * Conduct labeling, coding, and packaging inspections

Compliance & Process Control

• * Enforce GMP, HACCP, sanitation, allergen, and food safety programs
• * Identify and upscale out‑of‑tolerance conditions to Production and QA leadership
• * Exercise authority to stop, hold, divert, or retain products when quality standards are not met
• * Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• * Monitor employee hygiene and sanitation practices
• * Provide guidance and training on QA procedures
• * Interact with customers as needed in coordination with the Quality Control Manager
• * Participate in sanitation projects, audits, mandatory training, and overtime as required

What We’re Looking For

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

• * High School or equivalent preferred.
• * Preferred: 3+ years of progressive responsibility in a quality control role preferably with a food manufacturer.
• * Organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• * Able to establish priorities, yet be flexible as required
• * Understands and exercises the concept of confidentiality
• * Computer literate and proficient in the use of software programs such as MS Office, Excel and Ross computerized management systems.
• * Show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work
• * Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills
• * Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment.
• * Hands‑on expertise developing Quality Systems.
• * Must be able to lift 60lbs occasionally.
• * Experience performing Quality Assurance activities for the manufacturing of food and nutritional products in a GMP environment.
• * Strong expertise involving GMP and HACCP compliance activities.
• * Strong managerial experiences.
• * Great personality and excellent communication skills.
• * HACCP Certification

Why Hempler’s?

We believe great people make great products. That’s why we invest in our employees and reward dedication and excellence.

• * 401(k) with company match
• * Life Insurance
• * Wellness Program
• * Employee Discount
• * Growth opportunities in a value‑driven company

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3+ years of progressive responsibility in quality control role preferably with a food manufacture?
• Do you have experience performing QA activities for the manufacturing of food and nutritional products in a GMP environment?
• Have you ever worked for Hempler’s Foods Group as a permeant employee or as a temporary.
• Are you able to lift 60 lbs. occasionally?

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude any other reasonably related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hempler's is an equal opportunity employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.