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Quality Assurance Technician – 2nd Shift
Olds Products Company | Pleasant Prairie, WI
Job Details
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM)
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Why Join Olds Products Company?
- Competitive Wages with Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- Employer-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with Company Match
Job Description
Olds Products Company is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure our products meet the highest food safety and quality standards. This role is responsible for testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, maintaining accurate quality records, monitoring food safety programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The QA Technician reports directly to the QA Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and verify food safety and quality standards throughout the production process.
- Collect and evaluate ingredient, packaging, in-process, and finished product samples.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory testing to ensure product compliance with established specifications.
- Conduct aseptic testing and environmental monitoring to identify potential microbial contamination.
- Calibrate laboratory and production-line equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production operations.
- Accurately document testing results and maintain compliant quality records.
- Identify, isolate, and report non-conforming materials or products.
- Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Review food safety, quality, and production records for accuracy and compliance.
- Perform Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in cross-functional teams including HACCP, Food Safety, and Safety Committees.
- Maintain compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.
Work Experience
Required: 1-3 years - Experience in food processing
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred: 3-5 years - Experience in food processing and quality assurance
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Requirements
- Must read, write, and communicate in English.
- Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued uniform and hairnet in production areas.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment.
- Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
- Ability to receive, analyze, and report information accurately and efficiently
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – Ability to follow Laboratory SOP’s
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) – Ability to maintain proper records
- Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Job Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Paid time off
Job Type- Full Time
Pay Range- Based on experience