QA Technician I

Litehouse•Lowell, MI

4d•Onsite

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, partnering with Production to verify that products are manufactured safely, accurately, and consistently. The position is located in Lowell on the third shift, with a starting pay of $18.77 per hour and 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 its work culture as collaborative, innovative, and dedicated, and states that it is committed to its employees and the communities in which it operates. The company does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must pass a background check; any job offer will be based on its 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 the ability to accurately document results and collaborate across departments.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

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.