Quality Technician I - 3rd shift

Makers Pride•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Quality Technician I ensures that food safety requirements within the Quality Monitoring Scheme are met and that regulatory, customer, and company quality initiatives are maintained. The role performs routine production-line quality checks, verifies products against legal and customer requirements, completes quality documentation, and supports food safety programs and operational audits. This is a third-shift position scheduled from 10:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with weekend work required. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may be noisy and may involve warm or refrigerated temperatures. Overtime and work across shifts may be required based on staffing needs and customer demand.

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 adjustments needed to correct conditions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to communicate and collaborate respectfully with coworkers, employees from other departments, and supervisors.
Experience with the 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; work authorization sponsorship is unavailable.

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 up to five lines.
Report discrepancies in the Quality Monitoring Scheme to the Supervisor or Quality Manager, including issues involving HACCP, allergens, sanitation, GMP, foreign material, and hold procedures.
Ensure products meet legal and customer requirements in the applicable Set Up Sheet.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time each day.
Perform tasks to maintain 5-S and keep work areas clean.
Keep operational information, including product, customer, 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 or 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 site leadership’s safety processes and procedures.