Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job DescriptionQuality Assurance TechnicianPay: $16.00 – $20.00/hour
Schedule:

• 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Location: On-site

Why Work with The Lee Group?At The Lee Group, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Weekly pay options
• Direct deposit
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employee support and career growth opportunities

Position OverviewThe Lee Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality initiatives within a production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that raw materials and finished products meet customer specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.Key Responsibilities

• Support QA and Operations teams throughout the full production process
• Collaborate with Production to identify, prevent, and resolve quality issues on the floor
• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections in accordance with GMP standards
• Perform monitoring and verification activities aligned with HACCP plans (including metal detector checks)
• Complete routine quality checks such as:
  • Label and lot code verification
  • Net weight checks
  • Organoleptic (sensory) evaluations
• Verify equipment calibration (scales, thermometers) and document daily temperature readings
• Ensure compliance with specifications for incoming materials and finished products
• Execute hold and release procedures for nonconforming products
• Perform corrective actions related to food safety, sanitation, and quality deviations
• Conduct environmental swabbing, ATP testing, and allergen testing
• Assist with nutritional label reviews to ensure FDA compliance
• Stop production when quality standards are not met and escalate issues appropriately
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Follow and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols

Additional Duties

• Perform SSOP inspections and internal audits (GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, Glass & Brittle Plastics)
• Conduct microbiological testing activities, including swab processing
• Audit production lines to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Verify proper labeling and packaging of finished goods

QualificationsEducation:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or relevant experience (1+ year) preferred

Experience & Skills:

• 1+ year of leadership or QA-related experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 5–20 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and climb stairs for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Our Core Values

• We are purpose driven to change people’s lives.
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.
• We get it – our business and our customers.
• We get it right.