Senior Quality Assurance Technician

AllSTEM Connections; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AllSTEM Connections is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician for our Cleveland production facility. You will monitor the end-to-end process from receipt of raw materials to finished product, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes data tracking, QA testing, inspections, and collaboration with the QA Manager to train floor staff and support audits. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, with some Saturday overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills to manage and resolve issues during a typical workday.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain high accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact positively with all company departments.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be comfortable working in a cold production environment with temperatures around 45°F.

Responsibilities

• Data Tracking & Record Keeping: Accurately record plant data for raw material receiving, sanitation procedures (SSOPs), CCPs, pasteurizer temperatures, scale calibrations, and pest control.
• Testing & Analysis: Perform essential QA tests including pH level testing, water activity, titrations, product weights, and sensory evaluations.
• Inspections & Compliance: Conduct daily pre-op inspections (including swabbing) and monitor processes against GMPs across the plant, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Assist QA Manager with data filing, instrument calibration, yearly audits, and floor training; guide staff to correct issues.
• Sample Prep: Prepare laboratory samples according to strict facility requirements.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Efficiency

Communication

Technical Savvy

Cold Environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Technician to join our production facility in Cleveland. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining our high standards of food safety and product quality. You will monitor the end-to-end production process—from the moment raw ingredients arrive until the finished product is ready for shipment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love problem-solving, and have a sharp eye for detail, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Data Tracking & Record Keeping: Accurately record plant data for raw material receiving, daily sanitation procedures (SSOPs), Critical Control Points (CCPs), pasteurizer temperatures, scale calibrations, and pest control.
• Testing & Analysis: Perform essential QA tests including pH level testing, water activity, titrations, product weights, and sensory/organoleptic evaluations.
• Inspections & Compliance: Conduct daily pre-op inspections (including swabbing) and monitor processes against Preventive Control Requirements. Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across the processing room, warehouse, and storage coolers.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Support the QA Manager with data filing, instrument calibration, yearly audits, and plant associate training. Instruct and guide floor employees on correcting any operational or sanitation deficiencies.
• Sample Prep: Prepare laboratory samples according to strict facility requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills to manage and resolve issues as they arise during a typical workday.
• Efficiency: Ability to multi-task and maintain high accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact positively with all company departments.
• Technical Savvy: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Work Environment Requirements: Must be comfortable working in a cold production environment with temperatures averaging around 45°F.

Shift is Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30pm (some Saturday overtime)