Skilled - Quality Assurance Technician

QPS Employment Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

QPS Employment Group in Pleasant Prairie is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure our food products meet strict safety and quality standards.

This 2nd shift role tests raw materials, in-process and finished goods, maintains quality records, and supports food safety programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reports to QA Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of experience in food processing or quality assurance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of GMPs, sanitation standards, and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing in a food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Aufgaben

• Monitor food safety and quality standards across production.
• Collect and evaluate ingredient, in-process, and finished product samples.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative lab testing to meet specs.
• Conduct aseptic testing and environmental monitoring for contamination.
• Calibrate laboratory and production equipment for accurate results.
• Document test results and maintain compliant quality records.
• Identify, isolate, and report non-conforming materials.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in HACCP, Food Safety, and Safety Committees.
• Maintain GMP compliance with safety programs and policies.

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Wage: $23.50 - $31.00/hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Our client, a food manufacturer in Pleasant Prairie, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure its products meet the highest food safety and quality standards.

This role is responsible for testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods; maintaining accurate quality records; monitoring food safety programs; and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The QA Technician reports directly to the QA Manager.

Quality Assurance Technician Responsibilities:

• Monitor and verify food safety and quality standards throughout the production process
• Collect and evaluate ingredient, packaging, in-process, and finished product samples
• Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory testing to ensure products meet established specifications
• Conduct aseptic testing and environmental monitoring to identify potential microbial contamination
• Calibrate laboratory and production‑line equipment to ensure accurate, reliable test results
• Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production
• Accurately document test results and maintain compliant quality records
• Identify, isolate, and report non‑conforming materials or products
• Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review food safety, quality, and production records for accuracy and compliance
• Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Participate in cross‑functional teams, including HACCP, Food Safety, and Safety Committees
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Requirements for Quality Assurance Technician:

• 1–3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory testing, or a related field (relevant combinations of education and experience will be considered)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation standards, and food safety principles
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Experience conducting laboratory testing in a food manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement

IND999

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