Spherion

Spherion is seeking two highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technicians to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for executing and monitoring quality and food safety activities within the facility, including routine product testing, compliance monitoring, and maintaining quality and food safety standards. This role is critical in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Pay $20/hour

Training is Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (8-10 weeks)

Shifts after training will be 1st: 6AM - 6:30PM or 3rd: 6:00PM - 6:30AM on a 2-2-3 rotation!

Responsibilities:

• Monitor facility compliance with regulatory, corporate, GMP, SQF, and sanitation standards.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives per corporate and legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date quality and food safety manuals aligned with corporate and SQF standards.
• Perform environmental swabs (ATP/microbiological) and analyze results.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical product testing.
• Perform product label and weight verifications.
• Deliver quality and food safety training for plant personnel.
• Support the implementation of food safety policies and systems.
• Assist in third-party audit preparations and inspections.
• Support production during plant and product trials.
• Help evaluate consumer complaints and corrective actions.
• Maintain and oversee plant HACCP program compliance.
• Coordinate disposition and rework of quality hold products.
• Keep Leadership informed of all QA and sanitation concerns.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills:

• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or quality assurance environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts post-training.

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards: Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA/USDA regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance Experience: Prior experience in a QA or food production environment preferred.
• Testing Proficiency: Ability to conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical testing procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills for monitoring compliance and identifying quality issues.
• Technical Documentation: Experience maintaining manuals and documentation for audits and inspections.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze data and assist in corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with team members and leadership.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry systems.
• Training Ability: Comfortable delivering food safety and quality training to plant personnel.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work various shifts and respond to production needs.
• Team-Oriented: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks (e.g., lifting samples, swabbing equipment).

Ready to Apply?

Join Spherion and help maintain our reputation for safe, high-quality food products. Apply today to become part of a team that values excellence, safety, and continuous improvement!

Let's Get to Work!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

• Monitor facility compliance with regulatory, corporate, GMP, SQF, and sanitation standards.- Support safety and environmental initiatives per corporate and legal requirements.- Maintain up-to-date quality and food safety manuals aligned with corporate and SQF standards.- Perform environmental swabs (ATP/microbiological) and analyze results.- Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical product testing.- Perform product label and weight verifications.- Deliver quality and food safety training for plant personnel.- Support the implementation of food safety policies and systems.- Assist in third-party audit preparations and inspections.- Support production during plant and product trials.- Help evaluate consumer complaints and corrective actions.- Maintain and oversee plant HACCP program compliance.- Coordinate disposition and rework of quality hold products.- Keep Leadership informed of all QA and sanitation concerns.

experience

1-4 years

skills

• Prior experience in a food manufacturing or quality assurance environment.- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards.- Attention to detail, with strong communication and analytical skills.- Ability to work flexible shifts post-training.

qualifications

• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards: Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA/USDA regulatory requirements.- Quality Assurance Experience: Prior experience in a QA or food production environment preferred.- Testing Proficiency: Ability to conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical testing procedures.- Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills for monitoring compliance and identifying quality issues.- Technical Documentation: Experience maintaining manuals and documentation for audits and inspections.- Problem Solving: Ability to analyze data and assist in corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication with team members and leadership.- Computer Literacy: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data entry systems.- Training Ability: Comfortable delivering food safety and quality training to plant personnel.- Adaptability: Willingness to work various shifts and respond to production needs.- Team-Oriented: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks (e.g., lifting samples, swabbing equipment).

education

High School