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Quality Assurance Technician

Industrial

Motley, MN 56466

Posted 10/09/2026

Job ID: 63173292

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician – $22.45/hr – 2nd Shift – Food Manufacturing – Motley, MN

$22.45/hour, full-time 2nd shift. Put your science background to work in food safety.

Penmac Staffing is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for a food manufacturing facility in Motley, MN. You’ll be the eyes on food safety and quality on 2nd shift, through testing, line inspections, documentation and catching problems early. If you have a background in food science, biology, chemistry or lab work and want hands-on QA experience, apply today.

At a glance

Pay: $22.45 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Industry: Food manufacturing
Location: Motley, MN

What you’ll do

Monitor HACCP compliance and food safety programs on the production floor
Sample products, inspect lines, run lab tests and calibrate equipment
Document results and report quality deviations to management
Review micro testing and sanitation inspection results, spot trends and help with root-cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA)
Coordinate product holds and dispositions as directed by quality management
Keep lab supplies, equipment and testing records in order
Use SAP, PLM, QDMS and Minitab to support quality processes

What you need

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field preferred
Experience in food manufacturing, lab testing or QA preferred
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety programs and microbiological contaminants
Strong Word and Excel skills; knowledge of statistics, databases or quality systems is a plus
Clear communication and strong organization and problem-solving skills
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a cool, wet production environment

Why Penmac?

Affordable health insurance with no waiting period
401(k) and an employee stock ownership plan for long-term employees, because Penmac is 100% employee-owned
Free, fast and friendly help finding a job that fits your skills and schedule

Apply today: Apply online or contact either of these Penmac branches:

Wadena: 307 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN, phone 218-632-9675
Brainerd: 607 Washington St, Brainerd, MN, phone 218-824-9675

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About Penmac Staffing
We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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