Quality Assurance Technician

Pay: $28.91 per hour plus Shift differential after 8pm: $1.00

Shift &

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM; weekends and overtime as needed.
Training will be conducted during 1st shift hours; applicants must be able to accommodate a temporary schedule adjustment during the training period.

Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting and monitoring all facets of quality assurance, must be proficient in all QA inspections, verifications, and tests. Responsible for the environmental monitoring in the Plant and follow up. In addition to demonstrating proficiency in the areas listed below, the QA Technician will be responsible for maintaining accurate logs and updating data in online systems.

The technician will also have the capability to view system inventory, place products on hold, and release them as appropriate. Responsibilities may include executing special tasks and projects under the direction of a Supervisor, as well as training new QA team members when necessary. The QA Technician must ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Regulatory Requirements.

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing of all stages of the manufacturing process, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property
• Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling, re-testing, and/or hold procedures
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Works with Quality Assurance Managers, Lab Supervisors and staff to foster and develop Quality programs to assist all employees; assists plant with onboarding and training of employees
• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1+ years of experience in any industry in a laboratory
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

• Associate degree in science.
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime