Quality Control Technician - Food Science

Quality Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assistant to ensure that all food safety and quality standards are met consistently. This role involves performing routine quality checks on raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials, in accordance with company and regulatory standards. You will be part of a dynamic team ensuring the highest level of quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials.
• Assist in preparing the production line for shift start-up, including bringing necessary equipment.
• Follow all GMPs and monitor GMP practices in production rooms.
• Ensure line and equipment cleanliness before the start of the day and after each break.
• Conduct portion control weights and make machine adjustments as necessary.
• Perform scale accuracy, label checks, and quality checks at the line.
• Cooperate with all aspects of the safety program and complete all related training.
• Report near misses and hazardous conditions to supervisors or the safety team.
• Conduct environmental checks, including swabbing randomly selected areas every two hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.