What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Legacy Bakehouse?
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing
Locations: Waukesha, WI & Cudahy, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Pay: Competitive — Based on Experience
$500 Sign on Bonus
Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing | Two Locations
| Competitive Pay Based on Experience | Full Benefits
Legacy Bakehouse is a growing SQF-certified food manufacturer with facilities in Waukesha and Cudahy, WI. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands-on, floor-based role working directly in our production environment to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality every shift.
What You'll Do:
HR@legacybakehouse.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Locations: Waukesha, WI & Cudahy, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Pay: Competitive — Based on Experience
$500 Sign on Bonus
Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing | Two Locations
| Competitive Pay Based on Experience | Full Benefits
Legacy Bakehouse is a growing SQF-certified food manufacturer with facilities in Waukesha and Cudahy, WI. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands-on, floor-based role working directly in our production environment to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality every shift.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct in-process quality checks on production lines throughout the shift
- Monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality parameters
- Perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods — including pH, moisture, weight, and temperature checks
- Collect and process environmental and product samples for microbiological testing
- Calibrate and maintain quality testing equipment and instruments
- Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances; place non-conforming product on hold as needed
- Support SQF and HACCP programs — complete documentation accurately and on time
- Conduct GMP inspections and internal facility audits
- Investigate quality deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective action
- Provide quality-related feedback and support to production team members
- Maintain quality records, logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits
- 1st Shift
- 2nd Shift
- 3rd Shift
- 1–3 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in food manufacturing preferred
- Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, and GMP principles required
- Experience with laboratory testing equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, scales, temperature monitoring)
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
- Ability to communicate quality issues clearly to production and management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for record-keeping
- Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field a plus — not required
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a production environment
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Growth and advancement — we promote from within
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- $500 Sign-On Bonus
HR@legacybakehouse.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.