Seattle Food QA Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

Manpower Group (USA); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) partners with a leading food manufacturer to hire a QA Lab Technician (2nd Shift) in Seattle, WA. You will perform quality tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to uphold safety and quality standards.

The role includes line audits, documentation, GMP and allergen testing, and coaching teammates to maintain quality procedures, with potential weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• College diploma or 4 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, with microbiology background preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow laboratory and physical testing protocols.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment, Microsoft Office, and SAP software.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, GMP practices, and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle high-speed tasks, and work overtime or on weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality tests and inspections on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct line audits, case checks, and finished product testing, including timely sampling and reporting of results.
• Support troubleshooting operational issues and provide coaching to team members to uphold quality protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation, record keeping, and file management related to quality activities.
• Lead plant inspections such as GMP, pre-op, and safety checks, and support allergen changeover testing and vendor quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Protocols reading

Quality assurance mindset

Education

College diploma or 4 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Laboratory equipment

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manpower Group (USA) partners with a leading food manufacturer to hire a QA Lab Technician (2nd Shift) in Seattle, WA. You will perform quality tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to uphold safety and quality standards.

The role includes line audits, documentation, GMP and allergen testing, and coaching teammates to maintain quality procedures, with potential weekend work as needed.