Quality Technician

Roskam Foods • Kentwood, MI

28d

About The Position

Roskam Foods is a contract manufacturer producing frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products for food brands, retailers, and food service providers. The company produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

The Quality Technician ensures quality goals are met through operational and analytical work, attention to detail, defect detection, corrective and preventive action, and partnership with production. The role monitors and maintains product quality and safety indicators through inspection, testing, and communication. It promotes food safety and quality programs and supports alignment of plant procedures, inspections, and testing with quality policies and specifications. The position involves walking, standing, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of quality systems to ensure food safety and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software and computing skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• At least 1 year of industry experience in quality systems.
• Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, including scales, thermometers, calipers, and analyzers.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year or bachelor's degree in a scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain key indicators of product quality and safety through inspection, testing, and communication.
• Promote maintenance of food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, allergen control, ingredient control, GMPs, document control, traceability, product quality reviews, and corrective and preventive action.
• Report deviations in quality processes to the Quality Supervisor.
• Work hands-on with others to learn plant processes, ensure alignment, and drive continuous improvement in daily plant operations.
• Ensure plant procedures align with quality policy and SQF elements.
• Ensure testing and inspections follow plant quality procedures and specifications.
• Develop a strong knowledge of plant-floor activities.
• Support maintenance of SQF certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

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