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Skilled - Quality Assurance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie | |
 Nov 12, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Wage: $23.50 - $31.00/hour Shift: 2nd Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Our client, a food manufacturer in Pleasant Prairie, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure its 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 in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The QA Technician reports directly to the QA Manager. Quality Assurance Technician 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 products meet established specifications - Conduct aseptic testing and environmental monitoring to identify potential microbial contamination - Calibrate laboratory and production-line equipment to ensure accurate, reliable test results - Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production - Accurately document test 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 - 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 Requirements for Quality Assurance Technician: - 1-3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory testing, or a related field (relevant combinations of education and experience will be considered) - Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English - Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation standards, and food safety principles - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation - Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases - Experience conducting laboratory testing in a food manufacturing environment - Working knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, GMPs, GLPs, and GDPs - Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement IND999 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |