QA Technician

Marathon Cheese • Marathon, WI

74d

About The Position

The position involves working on the QA production line, performing various checks and verifications to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. The core hours for this role are from 2:45 pm to 10:45 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential Saturday hours from 12:45 pm to 6:45 pm, depending on production and staffing needs. The job requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and involves tasks such as microbiological sampling, environmental swabs, and maintaining product specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior quality, SAP, manufacturing and/or packaging experience is a huge plus
• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations
• Good math and record keeping skills with legible handwriting
• Ability to give and accept constructive criticism and work as a team player
• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors, and the public
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter, easily motivated, and able to develop necessary computer and laboratory skills
• Dependable with flexibility to work overtime, different shifts, and Saturdays when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Education beyond High School would be a plus

Responsibilities

• QA production line checks
• Weight control
• Verification of production orders
• GMP observations
• Gas flush
• Microbiological sampling
• Keeping quality samples
• Daily production seal integrity checks
• New product evaluation
• Metal detector checks and calibration
• Perform environmental swabs and environmental air sampling
• Understand and document hold products
• Read and understand product specification standards
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, and established safety rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees