Summary Monitors the quality of incoming raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods to ensure they meet or exceed specifications. Assists with the administration and monitoring of the overall QC/QA program. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** ND Grand Forks **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** QA Technician **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, A/B Rotating Schedule - (3) days one week and (4) days the next. **Work Location:** 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $22.80 per hour **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** 1. Inspects, monitors, or audits all of the following: a. Incoming raw materials. b. Product additives to ensure required proportions are being added. c. Review documentation pertaining to quality control audits, metal detectors, weight control, packaging, and labeling integrity. e. Review documentation for all control points and critical control points per HACCP program. 2. Audits all production and operator records for quality issues and conformance to reporting standards. 3. Assemble daily quality data for plant performance metrics and Quality Report. 4. Review metal detection logs. Take necessary action on non-conformances. 5. Audit daily paperwork. 6. Reconcile and verify daily additive information. 7. Daily evaluation of product according to PMC evaluation procedures. 8. Evaluate product for die wear and record measurements. 9. Prepare Certificates of Analysis for outgoing shipments. 10. Prepare samples and send them out for microbiological analysis. 11. Prepare paperwork for the following days production. 12. Prepare labels for production. 13. Place or release non-conforming products on hold. Log appropriate information. 14. Tracks inconsistencies and reports to manager. 15. Weight control. 16. Reports on substandard situations. 17. Collects retained samples. 18. Collecting product for customer sample requests 19. Processing checklists and measurements. 20. Records results of all product evaluations. 21. Ensures all paperwork for organic products is stamped “Organic”. 22. Ensures all lab paperwork is dated, stamped (as needed) and kept in an organized manner. 23. Tracks product die wear. 24. Maintains paperwork for any products sent to outside labs for testing. 25. Performs Proximate Analysis on in-coming raw materials (grain, additives) to ensure products are within required standards (granulation, speck count, ash). 26. Conducts organoleptic tests, including air oven/NIR comparisons, moistures and cook-off, on finished product and evaluates integrity. 27. Provides direction and support to line operators to ensure customer specifications are met. 28. Collects product samples for outside laboratory testing and microbiological analysis when needed. 29. Stores all samples for future evaluation except specified products which are to be left out for examination the next day. 30. Other duties as assigned. **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.