Seasonal QA Lab Tech: Precision Quality Inspector

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our QA team. You will compile and maintain documentation, collect and analyze samples for quality control, and identify recurring issues to drive improvements.

Join a collaborative environment where you work with production, maintenance and QA to ensure products meet specifications, safety and regulatory standards. A high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred; HAACP certification is also preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training, preferred.
• Math and measurement skills; ability to solve problems with concrete variables.
• Familiarity with quality standards and inspection techniques.
• HAACP Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain documentation, i.e. checking standards & weights, etc.
• Collect and analyze samples for quality control.
• Identify and report recurring quality issues and suggest improvements.
• Use measuring tools like scales, calipers and product standards & utilize advanced measuring tools like micrometers, CMMs, digital gauges and statistical sampling methods.
• Conduct routine tests to ensure products meet specifications and record inspection and test data accurately.
• Maintain logs, reports, and other documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Verify conditions meet established specifications.
• Support programs and policies to ensure products are safe, legal, wholesome and meet specifications.
• Report deviations or non-conformances to supervisors
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and QA teams to resolve quality issues.
• Complete any other duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.
• Notify supervisor immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.

Skills

Quality control

Measurement skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Additional training

Tools

Scales

Calipers

Micrometers

CMMs

Digital gauges

Job description

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our QA team. You will compile and maintain documentation, collect and analyze samples for quality control, and identify recurring issues to drive improvements.

Join a collaborative environment where you work with production, maintenance and QA to ensure products meet specifications, safety and regulatory standards. A high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred; HAACP certification is also preferred.