General Summary:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, works to support the quality team in standard processes to ensure compliance and works with production staff to ensure inspection and testing procedures are maintained.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
• While training, work under the guidance of Quality Tech II to inspect finished products, raw materials, supplies, equipment for adherence to quality specifications.
• Conduct line checks in assigned POD and perform testing as needed, perform weight and portion control procedures as required.
• Verify samples and pull for retention.
• Complete all required documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor assigned areas to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and compliance to all food safety procedures.
• Follow all company policies including safety policies and procedures.
• Verify production line is identifying lot numbers of ingredients in production to support Trace and Recall procedures.
• Verify BOM has been created for the following day.
• Work with quality team to monitor corrective and preventive action activities.
• File and scan documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Manager
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Good communication skills to include the ability to speak, read and write English
• Basic math skills required
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to use simple inspection tools such as but not limited to scales, thermometers, and test standards, micrometers and microbial swabbing equipment.
• Must be a team player and work well with fellow employees
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience a plus
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
With 11 years of experience in staffing, I specialize in connecting reliable talent with opportunities across manufacturing and administrative environments, with a strong focus on skilled labor. I understand the pace, expectations, and challenges of these roles—and I know what it takes to make the right match.
My approach is straightforward: clear communication, accessibility, and listening. Clients and candidates don’t get runaround or guesswork—they get honest feedback, timely updates, and a recruiter who stays engaged from first contact through placement.
I build relationships, not transactions. By taking a consultative approach with clients and a direct, transparent approach with candidates, I’m able to consistently align the right people with the right roles—without wasting time on poor fits.
Outside of work, I’m a big animal person with six pets—four cats, a Bloodhound named Moose, and a St. Bernard named Goliath—who keep me busy. I enjoy getting them out to local events whenever I can. I’m also an avid camper and a loyal fan of all Wisconsin sports teams.