Quality Technician I - 2nd Shift

Makers Pride • Michigan City, IN

2d

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that food-safety elements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs production-line quality checks, verifies products against legal and customer requirements, documents results, and supports food-safety and quality processes. It also includes maintaining equipment and samples, following procedures for non-conforming products, and assisting with trials and audits.

The position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures, including warm or refrigerated conditions depending on the location. The role requires collaboration and respectful communication with coworkers and employees in other departments. The scheduled second shift is 1:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Working across shifts may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of experience as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Good attention to detail and ability to spot defects on fast-moving production lines.
• Ability to gain a basic understanding of machinery operation as it relates to product quality and corrective adjustments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers, employees from other departments, and superiors.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally and stand or sit for lengthy durations.
• Ability to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
• Legally authorized to work in the location of application; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education.
• One year of experience as a QA Technician or in another technical department.
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate quality checks on production lines every hour per line, frequently covering three lines at a time.
• Bring discrepancies with the Quality Monitoring Scheme to the attention of a Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign materials, and hold procedures.
• Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements outlined in the Bluebook for each product.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time each day.
• Perform tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
• Keep information about operations, products, customers, and production details confidential.
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment in good condition and store it appropriately.
• Label, store, and organize samples and product retentions.
• Follow hold procedures for non-conforming materials or products.
• Perform HACCP and Preventive Controls checks and tasks as needed.
• Assist with test runs and new product trials as needed.
• Perform other required audits and inspections.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
• Follow safety processes and procedures set forth by site leadership.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Bonus opportunities, including referral and production bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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