Quality Assurance (QA) Compliance Technician
Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company
Full-Time | Food Manufacturing
Help Ensure Every Product Meets the Highest Standards
At Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company, quality isn't just a department, it's a commitment. Since 1992, we've built our reputation on producing exceptional baked goods with the freshest ingredients. As an award-winning, family-owned company, we're passionate about food safety, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where employees can grow and succeed.
We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Compliance Technician who is passionate about food safety, quality systems, and ensuring every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards. If you enjoy problem-solving, auditing processes, working with production teams, and making a direct impact on product quality, we'd love to meet you.
2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday ($1.00/hour shift differential).
Training: New hires will complete approximately three months of training on 1st Shift, working 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., before transitioning to the regular 2nd Shift schedule.
What we Offer:
- Competitive pay ($22.50-$27.50) per hour, based on experience.
- 84 hours PTO.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision available after required hours worked.
- Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
- Opportunity for growth and career advancement.
- A clean, bright work environment with the sweet aroma of baked goods.
- A diverse, multi-cultural team environment.
This position may be exposed to varying temperature changes, loud noises, and the handling of allergen ingredients, including wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts, and sesame.
What You'll Do
As a QA Compliance Technician, you'll play a critical role in protecting product quality, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting regulatory compliance throughout our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify food safety and product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and production areas.
- Review, maintain, and organize quality records, production logs, and documentation.
- Verify recipes, specifications, and manufacturing requirements are followed accurately.
- Monitor compliance with food safety programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Perform routine inspections and audits of production, packaging, and warehouse operations.
- Inspect and test raw materials, work-in-process products, and finished goods.
- Initiate corrective actions for non-conforming products and process deviations.
- Manage quality control holds and defective material reporting.
- Perform data entry and maintain audit and production documentation.
- Verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and food safety program requirements.
- Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory inspections.
- Provide food safety and quality training for production employees.
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Makes You Successful
You are:
· Passionate about food safety and quality
· Detail-oriented and highly organized
· Ethical and committed to doing the right thing
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
· Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with team members across departments
· Skilled at prioritizing tasks and following through on commitments
· Naturally curious and eager to identify opportunities for improvement
· Confident using technology and maintaining accurate records
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum one year of quality control experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based systems
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Understanding of food safety and quality principles
Preferred
- Associate degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related field
- Food production or bakery manufacturing experience
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) training or certification
- Experience participating in audits and compliance programs
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift
- Ability to bend, crouch, climb stairs, and move throughout production and warehouse areas
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
Work Environment
This position works in office, warehouse, and food production environments and may involve exposure to:
- Manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Loud noises and vibration
- Hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions
- Food allergens and raw ingredients
- Temperature-controlled production and storage areas
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required
Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we live in. We welcome and consider all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, and/or other non-merit-based factors.
Background check required. We are an E-verify employer.
To learn more about our company, our products, and our values, please visit https://partnerscrackers.com.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about food safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help us deliver products that customers trust and love.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years experience do you have in Quality Control within a FOOD MANUFACTURING environment?
- What level computer skills do you have?
- Do you have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English?
Ability to Commute:
- Des Moines, WA 98198 (Required)
Work Location: In person
