Lead Quality Technician – 1st Shift

Full-Time | Manufacturing / Food Safety Environment

Join Our Quality Team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our Quality Department and help ensure our products meet regulatory, certification, and customer quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in quality control, food safety, manufacturing, and compliance who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining product integrity and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

Provide back-up support for the Quality Systems Manager;
Participate in internal and external audits; ensure the facility is always “audit ready”
Prepare and maintain document control; conduct various inspections and complete PCQI sign-off;
Perform various calibration verification activities; as needed
Manage various sections of the FSMS system;
Perform Quality Control functions; assess incoming materials;
Provide Finished Product Quality Approval;
Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with company standards and procedures; as well as all certifications and statutory/regulatory guidelines
Follow all applicable instructions related to food and feed safety including Hygiene and Employee GMP’s, the FDA, and 3rd party certifications including FSSC 22000 and FAMI-QS;
Perform light housekeeping duties; as needed.
Any other tasks that may be assigned

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently.

Key Competencies:

Mathematical and scientific reasoning skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Effective time management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Process improvements; initiative
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in quality or a science related field; preferred
A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working in a quality role, preferably in food or feed manufacturing
FSSC 22000 or FAMI QS experience is preferred
PCQI Certification – must have ability to obtain within 6 months of hire if do not possess
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Working knowledge of what HACCP is and how to apply it is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing and production environment
Exposure to non-hazardous powders or chemicals
Variable or unregulated temperatures
Frequent standing; some tasks may be performed seated
Regular use of hands, arms, and fingers
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, crouch, and move as needed

Express Office: Milwaukee (West)

2525 North Mayfair Road

Suite 80

Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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