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Quality Assurance Technician

Penmac Staffing
Motley, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027
Quality Assurance Technician – $22.45/hr – 2nd Shift – Food Manufacturing – Motley, MN

$22.45/hour, full-time 2nd shift. Put your science background to work in food safety.

Penmac Staffing is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for a food manufacturing facility in Motley, MN. You’ll be the eyes on food safety and quality on 2nd shift, through testing, line inspections, documentation and catching problems early. If you have a background in food science, biology, chemistry or lab work and want hands-on QA experience, apply today.

At a glance

  • Pay: $22.45 per hour
  • Schedule: Full-time, 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
  • Industry: Food manufacturing
  • Location: Motley, MN
What you’ll do

  • Monitor HACCP compliance and food safety programs on the production floor
  • Sample products, inspect lines, run lab tests and calibrate equipment
  • Document results and report quality deviations to management
  • Review micro testing and sanitation inspection results, spot trends and help with root-cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA)
  • Coordinate product holds and dispositions as directed by quality management
  • Keep lab supplies, equipment and testing records in order
  • Use SAP, PLM, QDMS and Minitab to support quality processes
What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field preferred
  • Experience in food manufacturing, lab testing or QA preferred
  • Knowledge of HACCP, food safety programs and microbiological contaminants
  • Strong Word and Excel skills; knowledge of statistics, databases or quality systems is a plus
  • Clear communication and strong organization and problem-solving skills
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a cool, wet production environment
Why Penmac

  • Affordable health insurance with no waiting period
  • 401(k) and an employee stock ownership plan for long-term employees, because Penmac is 100% employee-owned
  • Free, fast and friendly help finding a job that fits your skills and schedule
Apply today: Apply online or contact either of these Penmac branches:

  • Wadena: 307 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN, phone 218-632-9675
  • Brainerd: 607 Washington St, Brainerd, MN, phone 218-824-9675
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About Penmac Staffing
We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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