Now Hiring: QA Level 2 Technician

Pay: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 3:00 AM until finish
Overtime: Common
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire

Position Overview

Looking for steady work, consistent hours, and an opportunity to build a long-term career? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a QA Level 2 Technician for an established food manufacturing facility in Knoxville!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable work environment where employees placed through Express have built long-term careers, with some working at the facility for over 20 years!

In this role, you'll help maintain product quality and food safety through temperature monitoring, product sampling, inspections, and accurate production documentation.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and document product temperatures throughout chilling and freezing processes.

• Operate automated temperature recording equipment.

• Collect, label, and prepare product samples for laboratory testing.

• Weigh and measure products on various packaging lines.

• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet established specifications.

• Document production downtime, including causes and duration.

• Maintain accurate quality assurance records and follow food safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of quality assurance experience; food manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong math skills and calculator proficiency.

• Familiarity with industrial thermometers and temperature monitoring.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Stand for extended periods on hard or wet floors.

• Frequently bend, kneel, twist, and reach.

• Work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold production environments.

Equipment & Documentation

• Industrial thermometers and temperature recording equipment.

• Scales and measuring tools.

• Quality assurance and SQF documentation.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• $18.00 per hour with opportunities for additional earnings.

• Consistent work with frequent overtime opportunities.

• Long-term stability: Employees working at this facility through Express have built careers spanning more than 20 years.

• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity: A chance to earn a permanent position.

• Gain valuable experience in food safety, quality assurance, and food manufacturing.

Ready to put your QA experience to work in a stable environment with long-term potential? Apply today!