Quality Control Technician

3rd shift

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician who will spend 75% of their time on the production floor, ensuring a strong quality presence and handling desk work for the remainder. This role involves cross-training to cover lab testing when required, using a FOSS machine for moisture, fats, and salt analysis, along with pH testing. You will serve as a QC auditor on the floor, conduct sanitation audits during the 3rd shift, and play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a quality presence on the production floor, spending 75% of your time ensuring compliance.
• Conduct lab testing using a FOSS machine for moisture, fats, and salt, along with pH testing.
• Perform sanitation audits during the 3rd shift, focusing on quality aspects.
• Serve as a QC auditor on the production floor.
• Collaborate with production, packaging, and scale room supervisors, as well as the Sanitation Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with different departments via email.

• High school diploma with 1-3 years of experience in the food industry.
• Experience under GMP regulations, with GDP and SQF as a plus.
• Trustworthy, independent, and self-motivated worker.
• Ability to enforce procedures and act as a 'police' on shift.
• Strong communication skills for inter-departmental correspondence.

• Further education in food science is beneficial.
• Bilingual skills or a strong background in Spanish is preferred.
• Internal auditing experience and HACCP knowledge are advantageous.

This role is based in a production floor, lab, and office setting. You will be the only QC staff on the 3rd shift, working closely with a team of 30 production staff and engaging with various supervisors. Our company, which specializes in ethnic cheeses, is family-owned, offering unique opportunities and a supportive environment. With over 300 employees, we operate 24/5 with occasional Saturdays. The quality team includes members across different shifts, and as a growing company, we have recently expanded with significant investments to enhance our operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reeseville, Wisconsin.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reeseville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

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