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Late Shift Quality Technician - Beverage Manufacturing

Job in Muskego, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53150, USA
Listing for: Fortress Nutrition, LLC
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Control / Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 26 USD Hourly USD 24.00 26.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for an experienced 3rd Shift Quality Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line.

Training

Schedule:
  • 1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed
Temporary

Schedule:
  • 2nd Shift (4:00pm-12:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed
Standard

Schedule:
  • 3rd Shift (7:00pm-3:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed
Job Summary:

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day quality and production related activities of the high‑speed beverage/canning line operations.

What You'll Do:
  • Perform quality control testing and execute basic routine quality assessments of raw materials, in‑process, and finished processed goods.
  • Collect samples for shipments to third‑party laboratories.
  • Perform routine calibrations of laboratory instrumentation; maintain instrument health.
  • Communicate quality data and provide quality guidance to internal customers.
  • Ensure all quality documents (MMRs, Cleaning Logs, Test Records, etc.) are properly completed in real time with strict attention‑to‑detail following Good Documentation Practices for accuracy and consistency.
  • Provide support as needed during audits by regulatory and third‑party certifying bodies.
  • Conduct and coordinate facility environmental testing as part of the Internal Environmental Monitoring Program.
  • Assist with company programs and initiatives, such as Fortress Nutrition's Calibration Program and customer complaint investigation.
  • Cross‑train with quality technicians to ensure no gap in quality coverage in urgent situations.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, to support business operations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2+ years of demonstrated success in a Quality Control role is required
  • 2+ years of lab experience working with various instrumentation, including but not limited to: auto titrators, pH meters, Brix and density is strongly desired
  • Strong attention‑to‑detail, organizational skills, and communication skills
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
  • Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite Programs
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based on production/business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, food safety
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
  • $24.00-$26.00 per hour (based on experience) + $2.00 3rd Shift Premium
  • Double Pay for Overtime >50 Hours Per Week - AND Any Weekend Work!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
  • $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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