QA Tech

About the role

Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Hourly Rate

$22.31 an hour + $.50 shift differential

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will audit quality assurance throughout the plant to ensure products meet quality specifications through monitoring and reporting. You will partner with plant teams to identify and correct quality issues and support consistent food safety and quality practices.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce plant safety rules, guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
• Apply food safety requirements throughout your daily work.
• Partner with the Area Manager and line lead to implement identified changes.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Summarize accumulated quality data for each shift.
• Work closely with the Area Manager and Team Operators to identify and correct problems.
• Partner with packaging process employees to improve processes on the line and promote uniform practices.
• Develop procedures and systems to improve the quality of semifinished products, improve grade, and reduce product holds.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks related to complete line preparation.
• Audit semifinished products and raw materials.
• Work with process employees when semifinished product holds are identified to reduce the number of holds.
• Perform audits and flavor evaluations.
• Enter data into computer systems for quality reporting.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the QA Manager.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Proven skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to obtain additional training or education when requested by management.
• Follow the attendance policy for the Waseca Plant.
• SAP experience required.

Physical Requirements

• More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process.
• Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary.
• Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

• Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
• Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

• Anticipated Close Date: November 20, 2026
• Location: Waseca, Minnesota

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities