Quality Technician in Food Manufacturing

Workforce Strategies, Incorporated; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

On-site training

Referral bonuses

Permanent hire potential

Job summary

Workforce Strategies, Incorporated in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Quality Technician on the 2nd shift to safeguard our snack production lines. You’ll perform hourly checks, log results, and flag issues such as mislabeling, allergen risks, or sanitation lapses.

You’ll monitor HACCP points, verify allergen controls, document everything precisely, manage product holds, retain samples, and support test runs or audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving lines.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read basic English.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and allergen controls.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and percentages.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly quality checks across five production lines.
• Log results and flag any issues promptly.
• Monitor HACCP points and verify allergen protocols.
• Ensure sanitation standards and document everything precisely.
• Manage product holds and retain samples.
• Support test runs or audits as needed.

Skills

Quality experience

Attention to detail

English proficiency

HACCP knowledge

GMPs familiarity

Allergen controls

Math skills

MS Office

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Quality Technician

You’re the last line of defense between a safe, delicious product and a costly recall. As a Quality Technician on the 1st shift in Grand Rapids, you’ll patrol five production lines, performing hourly checks, logging results, and flagging any issues—whether it’s a mislabel, allergen risk, or sanitation lapse. It’s fast-paced, detail-heavy, and mission-critical. If you’ve ever caught a typo in a recipe and thought, “That’s not right,” this job’s for you. Bonus: no need to binge-watch food safety documentaries—you’ll be living one. This Grand Rapids facility is part of a large-scale food manufacturing network producing snacks, baked goods, and packaged foods for major brands across North America. With over 27 locations and a reputation for quality and speed, they’re a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in the food industry. Your day starts at 7:55 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m., with hourly quality checks across multiple lines. You’ll monitor HACCP points, verify allergen protocols, ensure sanitation standards, and document everything precisely. You’ll also manage product holds, retain samples, and support test runs or audits as needed.

Location: Kentwood, MI
Pay Rate: $20.95
Office: Grand Rapids, MI
Job ID: 1735626

What We Offer This Position

• $20.95/hour, 2nd shift (3:55 p.m.–12:00 a.m.), paid weekly
• Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays
• On-site training and advancement opportunities
• $100 bonus for every friend you refer to us, plus an additional $25 bonus for your referral to WSI
• Potential for permanent hire based on performance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality experience in food manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving lines
• Must be able to speak, write, and read basic English
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and allergen controls
• Basic math skills, including fractions and percentages
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods