Quality Technician - Broadmoor Ave | Kentwood

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401 (k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Quality Technician will monitor product quality, support safety programs, and drive continuous improvement within the plant. The role requires collaboration with production, documentation skills, and knowledge of SQF standards.

The position emphasizes hands-on inspection, data analysis, and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of industry experience in quality systems.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs and SQF programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection and testing.
• Promote food safety and quality programs including HACCP, allergen control, GMPs and traceability.
• Report deviations in quality processes to the Quality Supervisor.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to drive continuous improvement in daily operations.
• Ensure alignment of procedures with quality policy and SQF elements.
• Ensure testing and inspections follow plant quality procedures.
• Develop knowledge of plant floor activities and processes.
• Support maintenance of SQF certification.

Skills

Quality systems

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

MS Office

SOPs

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year or BS degree in scientific field

Tools

Scales

Thermometers

Calipers

Analyzers

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities:

The Quality Technician will ensure quality goals are met through an operational and analytical focus, an attention to detail, defect detection and corrective/preventative action, with strong internal partnerships with the production department. This is a fast passed job that requires walking, standing, and satisfactory multitasking.

The Quality Technician will :

• Be responsible for monitoring and maintaining key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection, testing and communication.
• Promote maintenance of food safety and quality programs, HACCP, allergen control, ingredient control, GMP's, document control, traceability, product quality reviews, and corrective/preventative action.
• Be responsible for reporting any deviations in quality processes to the Quality Supervisor.
• Have a hands‑on approach and strong interpersonal skills that allow you to become familiar with the plant processes and work with others to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvement within the daily operations in the plant.
• Ensure alignment of plant procedures with quality policy and SQF elements
• Ensure all testing and inspections are aligned with plant quality procedures and specifications
• Develop a strong knowledge of plant floor activities
• Support the maintenance of SQF certification

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of quality systems to ensure food safety and quality
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong documentation skills
• Working knowledge in Microsoft software and computing skills
• The ability to follow standard operating procedures
• 1+ years of industry experience in quality systems
• Two year or BS degree in scientific field
• Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, thermometers, calipers, analyzers).

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• life and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan with company match

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.