Quality Assurance Technician - 1st shift

Quality Assurance Technician I – 1st shift

Join to apply for the Quality Assurance Technician I – 1st shift role at Richelieu Foods

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else – delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happen as a result!

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Expertly known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality miss products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers.

The company is headquartered in Wheeling, IL, and operates two manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift) at our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant. The position reports to the QA Supervisor. The hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform inspections including pre‑operative and food safety – document and communicate results.
• Perform daily operating inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMPs and USDA requirements.
• Perform magnet and metal detector record checks and inform Supervisor of deficiencies.
• Conduct ATP swab tests – daily and weekly line swabs.
• Calibrate lab scale, pH meter, and salt analyzer.
• Conduct organic start‑up tests, ensuring no unauthorized cleaner was used, line was triple‑rinsed and pH 7 on line.
• Daily review of previous day's HACCP records.
• Change thermometer recorder charts as needed.
• Perform quality audits – including production scales and salt analyzers, document and communicate findings.
• Perform inbound checks and verify COAs to assure they meet requirements.
• Keep stock of laboratory and production supplies as directed.
• Liaise with USDA.
• Distribute weekly Code Date sheets on time.
• Report and follow up on food safety and food quality concerns.
• Perform pizza line coverage checks.
• Notify Supervisor of all down times.
• Follow and enforce all food safety PPE/GMP requirements and report any concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Food experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to interact and manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure.
• Ability to identify, define and solve problems.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Sense of accountability for results.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Cooperatively maintain professional working relationships with employees.
• Ability to read and understand formula sheets.

• Regular exposure to moving shielding parts and industrial truck, cold, wet/humid conditions, and loud noise.

• Regular standing for duration of shift; walking, handling, reaching.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Regular lifting up to 10 lb, frequent lifting up to 40 lb, occasional lifting over 70 lb.

Universal Pay Verbiage:
Compensation depends on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $21.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; pre‑tax spending accounts; retirement benefits; paid time off; 401K with company matchasure; short‑term and long‑term disability; and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color Intr... (the full corporate EEO statement as in source).

Entry level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Food and Beverage Manufacturing