Quality Assurance Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday (with potential weekend work) 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Overtime may extend shifts until 12:00 AM

Pay Rate: $18-20 or DOE (Depending on Experience)

Job Description: Legendary is launching a new project and is seeking a flexible and detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional. This role requires schedule flexibility, as candidates may be assigned to 1st shift one day and 2nd shift the next based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform inspections of materials, products, and paperwork to verify compliance with specifications.

Create and maintain accurate and complete records of work performed.

Perform lab tests and seal test.

Perform line clearance inspections, lot clearances, and 1st piece inspections.

Notify Production Supervisors, and Quality Supervisors promptly when non-conformances are identified.

Perform quality checks for foreign material with the verification of mesh screens, detectors, etc.

Verify and perform specified quality test on random finished cases such as count verification, label conformity, seal conformity, lot code and expiration verification, etc. on pallets for shipping to customers.

Assists in the development of quality control specifications and procedures.

Promote a strong quality culture and serve as a resource.

Complete all compliance training (e.g., sexual harassment, workplace violence, active shooter) and department focused training.

Adhere to all company policies, industry standards, and food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).

Use of visual, auditory or special protective equipment (e.g., hairnet, beard net (if applicable), and gloves)

Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

Ensure production areas are clean, sanitized, and organized, adhering to food safety.

Identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.

All other duties are based on business needs.

Qualifications:

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work both independently and with a team.

Prolonged periods of standing, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping with both hands.

Ability to continuously lift up to 15lbs.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and quality data systems.

Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish) is highly desirable.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.

Maintain company attendance standards.

Flexible work schedule (e.g., weekends and holidays)

Bilingual is highly desirable.

CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) certification.

HACCP certification.

SQF experience.

Experience with 3rd-party audits.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience.

Minimum of 2 years of quality assurance experience in a regulated food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment.