Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Austin, MN 55912 $22.25 an hour

• Full-time Apple Valley Foods
• US 32 reviews $22.25 an hour
• Full-time

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Quality Assurance Technician "Professional Food Detective Wanted." Do you notice when something is slightly off? Can you spot a missing glove from across the production floor? Have you ever said, "That cookie needs more cinnamon," and been absolutely correct? If so… we need YOU. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to help keep our food safe, delicious, and up to spec. You'll be part scientist, part investigator, part trainer, and full-time guardian of flavor and food safety. What You'll Be Doing Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It): Taste-test and inspect products for flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance Ensure our food is safe, high quality, and customer approved Audit production areas like a food-safety superhero Inspect ingredients, packaging, and finished products Identify and isolate anything suspicious before it becomes a problem Conduct sanitation audits, GMP inspections, and equipment testing Collect and analyze quality data (yes, spreadsheets count as detective work) Maintain HACCP and QA records with accuracy and detail Help improve processes and reduce waste Communicate findings clearly and professionally Help us maintain world-class food safety standards every single day What Makes You a Great Fit You might be our perfect QA Technician if you: Love details and staying organized Enjoy solving problems and improving processes Can confidently communicate with production teams Believe food safety matters BIG time Know your way around GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or are eager to learn Are comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft tools Work well independently and with a team Have food manufacturing or bakery experience (bonus points) What You'll Need High School Diploma required Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Laboratory Science, or related field preferred QA or food industry experience is highly valued HACCP Certification — or willingness to obtain it Knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals, and lab skills is a plus Why You'll Love It Here Fast-paced food manufacturing environment Team-focused culture Cleanliness and food safety are taken seriously Every day is different You get to help make products people love Join the Team That Keeps Quality Delicious. If you're ready to protect food safety, champion quality, and make a real impact every day — apply now!