Quality Assurance Technician (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician (2nd & 3rd Shift Onsite Mesa AZ)

Location: Mesa AZ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Shift Available: 3rd Shift (9:00 PM 5:30 AM)

Compensation: $22.00 $24.00 per hour

Client seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety product quality and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring production activities conducting inspections and audits maintaining quality records and ensuring products meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a food beverage supplement or nutraceutical manufacturing setting and possess a strong understanding of GMPs and food safety requirements.

• Perform pre-operational inspections to verify equipment cleanliness sanitation effectiveness and production readiness.

• Conduct routine quality checks throughout production including in-process inspections documentation reviews and product verification activities.

• Complete GMP audits and facility walkthroughs to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate and compliant quality documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.

• Monitor manufacturing operations and identify potential quality or food safety concerns.

• Collaborate with Production and Sanitation teams to implement corrective actions and maintain compliance.

• Support adherence to USDA FDA HACCP and internal quality management programs.

• Track and report quality issues deviations and non-conformance findings.

• Review batch records and production documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to product release.

• Promote quality awareness and reinforce GMP and food safety practices on the production floor.

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in food beverage dietary supplement or nutraceutical manufacturing.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and fundamental food safety principles.

• Experience performing quality inspections audits or operational checks in a regulated environment.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and maintain consistency in a production setting.

• Comfortable spending the majority of the workday on the manufacturing floor.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical duties including standing and walking for extended periods.

• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• Experience in USDA- or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with SQF HACCP PCQI or similar food safety systems.

• Experience supporting sanitation verification ATP testing or environmental monitoring programs.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Interest in food quality health wellness or consumer products manufacturing.

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Employee Product Discounts and Wellness Benefits

This position operates within a manufacturing and warehouse environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures machinery noise and airborne particles. Employees are required to follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Client committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.