2nd Shift Quality Control Technician - W&W Dairy

W&W Dairy Inc. located in Monroe, WI is hiring a Quality Control Technician. W&W Dairy is a demanding, fast paced cheese processing facility.

Role and Responsibilities

The QA Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safety, consistency, and quality of all products manufactured at W&W Dairy. This position is responsible for conducting routine inspections, sampling, and environmental testing on the production floor, as well as supporting compliance with internal policies and food safety regulations.

• Perform line and floor inspections to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety protocols, and company standards.
• Conduct in-process and finished product inspections for quality attributes such as weight, packaging, labeling, texture, and appearance.
• Collect and document product samples for laboratory analysis, retention, and customer requirements.
• Perform environmental testing (e.g., ATP swabbing, air and surface sampling) to monitor cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
• Accurately complete QA documentation, checklists, and inspection reports.
• Assist in investigating non-conformances and participating in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support SQF and HACCP programs by ensuring all processes and documentation meet regulatory and certification standards.
• Communicate quality concerns or deviations to supervisors and production teams promptly.
• Help facilitate internal audits, pre-operational checks, and verification activities.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and communicate effectively with team members.

Preferred:

• 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with GMPs, SQF, and HACCP systems.
• Experience using quality testing tools and environmental monitoring methods.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to work safely with power tools from 24 to 480 amps.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Good communication skills; able to report issues and updates clearly.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work (standing, kneeling, climbing) for extended periods.
• Experience with food-grade equipment and food safety standards.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and refrigeration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and reliable.
• Experience with Vemag systems.
• Experience with sealers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans