Quality Technician - Late Shift - 3-Day Weekends (4x12 Schedule)

Fortress Nutrition is growing -and we're looking for a detail-driven, accountable Quality Technician to support our high-speed beverage canning operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and want a schedule that gives you more balance without sacrificing hours , this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up consistently, and wants to be a valuable part of a team that produces high-quality products at scale. This position is critical to ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance standards are met at every stage of production.

Our 4x12 schedule is designed to give you more flexibility and balance-while still earning full-time hours and even double pay for hours >50 per week!

Schedule: Night Shift (4x12s)

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• 3-day weekends (Friday-Sunday)

*Overtime may be required on Fridays or weekends (up to max 8-hour shifts) based on production or sanitation needs - voluntary basis first!*

Training Period:
Hands-on training to ensure confidence with systems, processes, and quality standards before transitioning to nights.

• 2-4 weeks on 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods

• Collect and prepare samples for third-party laboratory testing

• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (pH meters, titrators, Brix/density tools, etc.)

• Communicate quality data and provide guidance to production teams

• Ensure all documentation (MMRs, logs, test records) is completed accurately and in real time following Good Documentation Practices

• Support audits from regulatory and third-party bodies

• Conduct environmental monitoring and testing programs

• Follow and enforce all quality standards, including GMPs, sanitation practices, etc.

• Assist with calibration programs and customer complaint investigations

• Cross-train to support full quality coverage across shifts

• Support team operations through hour flexibility/overtime as needed

• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

What We're Looking For
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years of Quality Control experience

• 2+ years of laboratory experience with instrumentation (pH meters, titrators, Brix/density, etc.)

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Office

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Must operate with a high sense of urgency and accuracy. This role requires real-time testing, documentation, and immediate response to quality deviations. Delays, missed details, or incomplete documentation can impact product quality and compliance. Individuals who are not detail-oriented, proactive, and highly accountable will not be successful in this role.

Preferred:

• Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, or other regulated/controlled working environments
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift)

• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs

• Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating equipment

• Talking, hearing; reaching above shoulders; using hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience)

• Additional $1.00/hour Late Shift Premium

• Double Time Pay for 50+ hours/week

Benefits Include:

• PTO Package with Carryover Option

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Affordable Family Coverage)

• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contributions

• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with strong company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Bonuses

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Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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