Quality Assurance Technician, 2nd shift

Reckitt•Wanamingo, MN

37d•$56,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

QA technicians (also known as Quality Assurance Technicians) support food safety and quality programs by performing routine and non-routine quality activities to ensure products meet regulatory, customer, and internal specifications. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures accurately, and to escalate, and document quality concerns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Schedule - Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and instructions.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and precision.
Willingness to take ownership of Quality Assurance responsibilities and outcomes.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
Strong sensory and observational skills.
Effective organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food manufacturing and/or quality control preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
Demonstrate working knowledge of manufacturing processes, processing sequences, and critical control points for assigned products.
Collect samples, perform analytical and microbiological testing accurately, and report results clearly and on time, including but not limited to: Density
Dispersibility and solubility
Organoleptic evaluations
Weight control
Foreign material and X-ray identification
Microbiological testing (APC, Eb, Coliforms, E. coli, Yeast and Mold)
Oxygen container checks, seam inspections, and leak testing
Accurately document and review test results for in process products, raw materials, and environmental monitoring.
Understand coding, purchase orders, lot traceability, and sampling plans; sample incoming raw materials and release or reject based on results.
Ensure laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and maintained to meet testing and compliance requirements.
Follow and support SOP's, GMP's, HACCP programs, sanitation, and pest control.
Identify, communicate, and escalate quality issues or potential risks promptly to appropriate personnel.
Support production by addressing immediate quality concerns, performing follow-ups, and verifying corrective actions.
Collect, label, package, and ship samples as required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit- ready laboratory and work space.
Collaborate effectively with production, sanitation, maintenance, and other departments.
Serve as back-up support for other quality personnel during vacations, planned absences, or staffing gaps.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision in support of quality and food safety objectives.