3rd Shift - QA Technician Job Green Bay area,Wisconsin USA,Quality Assurance

Position: 3rd Shift - QA Technician I

Job Details

Full-time
3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:00am) Monday through Friday
$25.50 per hour (including incentives)
Growth opportunities to level II
Department:
Quality Assurance
Job Location:

1521 Brookfield Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313
Full Benefits
Family-Owned Company with a work/life balance

Whether you’re experienced in QA or looking to take the next step in food manufacturing, Winona Foods offers stable hours, growth to QA Tech II, full benefits, and a supportive team where you can develop long‑term skills in a growing industry.

Summary

A QA Technician I is responsible for conducting day‑to‑day testing, analysis, inspections, and reporting needed for successful operation and manufacturing food products.

Job Duties

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Follow Winona Food Safety policies and procedures.

Follow and enforce GMPs and Personal Hygiene policies.

Perform Test & Measuring Equipment calibrations and verifications.

Conduct finished product testing per established procedures.

Conduct label verification of finished product.

Inbound inspections – inspect, sample, and record and make sure there is a COA or it needs to be on hold. required

Conduct allergen testing and verification activities.

Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, sanitation, and GMP.

Maintain accurate logs, data entry, and filing records for all holds, foreign materials, non‑conforming materials, lab results, inspections, etc.

Conduct post‑cleaning and pre‑operational sanitation inspections, including swabbing the site and documenting results.

Follow the environmental monitoring program and perform all swabbing according to the plan and document all corrective action taken.

Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, and GMP.

Follow Hold & Release procedures – placing product on hold, conducting pre‑shipment review, releasing items from soft hold.

Assist with troubleshooting issues with the in‑process tests.

Review batch records and digital chart recorders, verify temp and time.

Complete proficiency lab testing.

Report all major issues and non‑conformances to management.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working in cheese processing or food manufacturing preferred. Experience may be in QA, Machine Operator, or similar work experience.
Solid knowledge of quality control principles, practices, and standards.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments.
Strong knowledge of GMP, Hygiene and HACCP.
Technical competence in using various testing equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around machines.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates subject to a pre‑employment background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Winona Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.

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