Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Our client, a Food & Dietary Supplement Manufacturer is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their team. As a QC tech, you will be part of the Quality Control (QC) department supporting quality testing, documentation, and inspection activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, solid math and computer skills, and a commitment to safe, sanitary work practices which will align successfully in the organization.

Location: Sparta, WI

Pay Range: $16 - $20 depending on experience

Shift: 3rd shift (Sun–Thurs 10pm–6am; OT on Fri as needed)

What's the Job?

• Inspect, sample, prepare, and/or evaluate ingredients, packaging materials, intermediate products, finished products, and processes for quality parameters in a safe, sanitary, and productive manner.
• Follow prescribed procedures and testing methods to complete tasks, compare results to specifications, and determine whether results meet requirements.
• Take appropriate action when results do not meet specification, including conducting Material Reviews and making Disposition Decisions.
• Perform laboratory and in-line testing/inspection activities, including documentation review and timely reporting of OOS and Deviation information.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in compliance with cGMP standards while supporting overall workflow and QC requirements.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree in a science discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency for all QC I Technician duties, including sampling, compositing, autoclave operation, calibration/verification, listed laboratory methods, listed documentation, equipment inspection, and in-line packaging inspection.
• Strong math skills including percentages, decimals, fractions, unit conversion, standardization, and calculations associated with testing methods.
• Computer skills including typing and data entry; Lotus Notes (email); Excel (spreadsheets); Word (word processing); navigation between programs and drives; and AS400 (Inventory Management).
• Scientific and quality knowledge to support allergen/microorganism concepts and mechanisms, HACCP plans, pipetting, chemical reactions, and thermal processes.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a quality-focused environment where your testing accuracy and documentation directly support product safety and compliance.
• Clear expectations and structured training with periodic supervisor evaluation to build proficiency in QC tasks.
• Opportunity to contribute to environmental/allergen testing, identity testing, and a wide range of lab and in-line quality checks.
• Engage in continuous improvement through proper handling of out-of-spec results, deviations, and corrective action documentation.
• Support a culture that encourages and champions QC requirements and GMPs through teamwork across departments and with customers.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!