Quality Assurance Processing Technician, 2nd Shift

Branding Iron Holdings • Rochester, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Processing Technician – 2nd Shift is responsible for inspecting, testing, and documenting finished ground and portion/fabricated products to ensure compliance with product specifications, food safety standards, and USDA requirements. This role performs in-process quality checks, sample collection, and required testing to verify product acceptability and support overall plant quality and food safety systems.
In addition to core quality assurance duties, this position supports related quality activities such as product holds and releases, laboratory testing support, and sanitation or safety-related tasks as needed, working collaboratively with Quality, Production, and other teams to ensure consistent, compliant operations. Laundry duties are also included as part of this role.

Requirements

• High school–level math skills and ability to accurately complete quality documentation.
• High attention to detail and ability to evaluate product against established specifications.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and use basic computer systems and quality-related tools.
• Ability to follow food safety, quality, and safety requirements, including USDA regulations.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to work around production equipment and in refrigerated environments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or laboratory-related roles.
• Familiarity with grinding operations, protein processing, or finished product inspection.
• Experience with fat analysis equipment, sampling procedures, or microbiological testing support.
• Prior exposure to HACCP programs, food safety audits, or regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform grinding line quality checks, including frozen patty temperature verification, metal detector checks, and net weight verification.
• Collect product samples for fat analysis, microbiological testing, product retains, and cooking programs.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation related to product holds, releases, inspections, and testing activities.
• Follow all laboratory safety rules, food safety requirements, and quality procedures, and attend required training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling and care of quality equipment.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate with Quality, Production, and other departments to support daily operations.
• Perform additional quality-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED