Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)Pay: $24.45 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Type: Full-Time Penmac Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician for a food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for supporting food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance through testing, inspections, documentation, and process monitoring. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and an interest in food science, microbiology, laboratory operations, or quality systems.Requirements for the Quality Assurance Technician
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, laboratory testing, or quality assurance preferred
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety programs, and microbiological contaminants
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of statistics, databases, and quality systems preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a cool, wet, and damp manufacturing environment
Quality Assurance Technician Responsibilities
- Monitor HACCP compliance and food safety programs
- Perform product sampling, line inspections, audits, laboratory testing, and calibrations
- Document test results and communicate quality deviations to management
- Review data, identify trends, and assist with corrective actions
- Investigate root causes of product defects and support corrective and preventive action programs
- Audit laboratory testing procedures and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Review microbiological testing results and sanitation inspection reports
- Coordinate product hold and disposition activities as directed by quality management
- Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and testing records
- Utilize systems such as SAP, PLM, QDMS, and Minitab to support quality processes
- Promote a culture of food safety and quality throughout the facility
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional food manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are top priorities.
Apply online or contact Penmac Staffing in Wadena or Brainerd for more information.
Wadena Branch307 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN
Phone: 218-632-9675
Brainerd Branch607 Washington St, Brainerd, MN
Phone: 218-824-9675
Why Penmac? Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.
About Penmac Staffing We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states.
Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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