QA Technician I

Litehouse • Lowell, MI

5d

About The Position

Litehouse Foods is seeking a quality-focused QA Technician I to help ensure products meet the company’s food safety and quality standards. The role performs in-process inspections, analytical testing, documentation reviews, and product investigations, and partners with Production to verify products are manufactured safely, accurately, and consistently.

The position is located in Lowell on the third shift. Starting pay is $18.77 per hour, with an additional $3 per hour for third shift.

Litehouse Foods manufactures refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese at four U.S. facilities. The company describes a commitment to employees and the communities in which it operates. Sponsorship is not offered. Applicants must pass a background check; any job offer will be based on the results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn ERP, MVI, SharePoint, or other quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including accurate documentation and collaboration across departments.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of quality assurance, food manufacturing, laboratory, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process quality inspections, documentation reviews, and product verification to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety standards.
• Conduct analytical testing, including formulation titrations, specification verification, and ingredient and finished-product evaluations.
• Create, track, investigate, and release product holds using ERP and quality management systems.
• Review production records, job tickets, and MVI data to validate product quality and support complaint investigations.
• Complete sanitation verifications, environmental monitoring, and routine housekeeping audits to maintain food safety compliance.
• Partner with production teams to identify quality concerns, document findings, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and an additional personal day
• Biweekly pay
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid sick time after six months
• Shift differentials
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED