Quality Assurance Technician

HEARTLAND FARMS INC•Hancock, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Top Tier Ingredients in Hancock, WI is hiring a Night Shift QA Technician. Be part of a hardworking team producing high-quality potato flakes and potato flour while working in a safe and fast-paced environment where your work helps deliver quality products to customers across the country. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring food ingredients produced meet quality and safety standards by performing quality control tests and other tasks in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards while working in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in food safety, quality control, and GMP practices who are looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. We encourage qualified candidates who are dedicated to quality food manufacturing and continuous improvement to apply!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Familiarity with food safety systems such as HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SQF, and SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital quality systems.
Perform basic to intermediate math calculations related to weight verification and ingredient batching.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
Valid driver's license required; candidates must be eligible to pass a motor vehicle record review.
1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

6-12 months of experience in quality control in a food processing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieve, test, and record quality control samples of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods to ensure all products meet Top-Tier’s quality standards and customer requirements.
Review ingredient batch's to confirm correct ingredients, materials, and formulations are used in compliance with production specifications.
Conduct and document Critical Control Point (CCP) and Critical Processing Check (CPC) verifications at various production stages such as cooking, blending, and packaging.
Perform pre-operational inspections to verify that all equipment, food-contact surfaces, utensils, and production areas are properly cleaned and sanitized before production begins. Identify and report sanitation deficiencies.
Conduct in-process sanitation checks to ensure continued compliance with hygiene standards during production, including monitoring personnel practices (e.g., glove changes, handwashing) and equipment cleanliness.
Support environmental monitoring activities as needed.
Document and report any deviations, process abnormalities, or product non-conformances in accordance with SOPs and Top-Tier policies.
Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across all departments; coach and support team members to maintain hygiene and food safety compliance.
Accurately record process parameters and observations during Research & Development (R&D) production runs to support formulation trials and process validation.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Report safety concerns and take proper action regarding any unsafe equipment, processes, or behaviors.