Quality Technician II - 2nd Shift

CONAGRA•Quincy Township, MI

5d•$44,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician II reports to the Quality Supervisor and conducts routine and specialized testing on in-process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to confirm quality and compliance. The role is based at Conagra Brands’ Quincy, Michigan manufacturing plant, which produces Hebrew National beef franks, deli meats, appetizers, and snack products. The technician maintains sample retention, documents and evaluates test results, and works with production teams to address quality issues and support continuous improvement. The approximate schedule is Monday through Thursday, either 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–midnight. The schedule varies according to department coverage and operational needs. Occasional Friday or Sunday shifts and 5–6 day workweeks may occur during peak season, February through August. This role operates in a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary. Facility work may involve walking, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, and lifting or carrying materials of varying weight and size. The pay range is $44,000–$57,000 annually. Actual salary may depend on location, relevant experience, skillset, and internal equity. Benefits are subject to location and role and include healthcare plans, a wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, fitness reimbursement, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k), stock purchase plan, career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules, and volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related experience in a quality, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office tools.
Math skills needed to perform calculations and interpret measurements and graphs.
Experience following written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Microbiology or food industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized testing on ingredients, in-process materials, finished products, and manufacturing supplies to confirm they meet specifications.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on laboratory testing and analysis equipment.
Prepare standard solutions for routine and specialized testing.
Record and analyze test results, maintain testing records, and compare results with current specifications.
Evaluate results for accuracy and escalate nonconforming products, materials, or ingredients to appropriate production and quality partners.
Work with production teams to identify causes of quality issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement.
Support special testing, projects, quality audits, and other assignments related to plant operations.
Monitor laboratory chemicals and equipment to support timely replacement or repair.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.