3rd Shift QA Technician I

Join Litehouse as a QA Technician I!

Location: [Lowell]
Shift: [Insert shift or schedule info, if applicable]
Starting pay: $$18.77/hr
Additional Pay: 2nd shift is $1.50/hr, 3rd/D/C Shift is $3/hr

As a QA Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining product quality and safety by performing in-process checks, inspections, and analytical tests. You'll help validate that our food safety systems-from HACCP to GMP-are running as they should.

About Litehouse Foods

Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Great People Deserve Great Benefits!

• 401(k) 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differentials
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What you will do

• Conducting line checks, first case checks, and beaker weights to ensure ongoing product quality

• Reviewing and signing off on MVI jobs; pulling reports and adding jobs as needed

• Performing analytical tests, such as titrations and specification reviews

• Verifying sanitation procedures and environmental monitoring

• Managing product hold status: tagging, logging, investigating, and updating systems (ERP/SharePoint)

• Investigating customer complaints and pulling retain samples and production documentation

• Documenting and reporting findings in accordance with food safety protocols

What You Bring

• Some knowledge of ROSS, NWA, SharePoint, or similar systems preferred

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to present information professionally in team settings and through email

• Understanding of quality manufacturing principles such as HACCP, GMP, and SQF standards

• Passion for process improvement and a sharp eye for detail

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.