Job Title: 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Analyst (Float Role)Job Description
The 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Analyst (Float Role) ensures that all products meet the highest standards of quality and food safety in alignment with industry regulations and internal policies. Working primarily on the evening and overnight shift, this role focuses on auditing, testing, and documentation to maintain compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, FDA, and state regulations. The analyst collaborates closely with operations, sanitation, and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and uphold a strong culture of quality throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
Perform routine quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure products consistently meet established specifications and standards.
Conduct case audits, batch record reviews, and self-inspections to verify compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, FDA, and state regulations.
Review and verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) from suppliers to confirm that incoming materials meet required quality and safety criteria.
Perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to identify potential food safety risks and ensure a hygienic production environment.
Monitor and verify critical control points in the production process to maintain HACCP plan compliance and prevent food safety incidents.
Document quality findings, maintain accurate quality records, and ensure all quality documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
Support and participate in mock recalls and audit preparation activities to strengthen traceability and regulatory compliance.
Conduct inspections on the production floor to verify adherence to food safety protocols, sanitation practices, and GMP requirements.
Use root cause analysis to investigate nonconformances, quality deviations, and process issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with operations, sanitation, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate quality concerns, test results, and compliance status clearly and professionally to relevant stakeholders.
Support responses to internal and external audits, including providing documentation, explanations, and evidence of compliance.
Maintain a strong focus on food safety and regulatory requirements in all daily activities and decision-making.
Adapt to a float role across different areas or lines as needed, providing quality support wherever demand is highest.
Be available to work extended hours, including overtime and occasional weekends, during audits, food safety emergencies, or other critical events.
Essential Skills
15 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a related role, combined with a degree in the sciences (such as Biology or a similar discipline), OR at least 5 years of experience in quality within a GMP/FDA-regulated facility.
Hands-on experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in a regulated production or laboratory environment.
Knowledge of HACCP principles, including identification and monitoring of critical control points.
Experience with food safety programs and protocols in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
Familiarity with FDA and state regulatory requirements applicable to food or related products.
Ability to perform quality inspections, case audits, and batch record reviews with strong attention to detail.
Experience with microbiological testing and environmental monitoring in support of food safety.
Proficiency in quality documentation practices, including accurate recordkeeping and preparation for audits.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis and contribute to corrective and preventive action plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating data and identifying trends or issues.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with operations, sanitation, and maintenance teams.
Ability to work 3rd shift (evening and overnight hours) with availability from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Biology or a related field.
Experience working in a lab environment with a focus on quality analysis and testing.
Background in SQF or similar food safety and quality certification schemes.
Experience supporting or participating in audits and mock recalls.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies within a quality function.
Comfort working in a float role, providing quality support across different departments or production lines as needed.
Flexibility to work additional hours, including overtime and weekend rotations, when operational needs require.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily on 3rd shift with typical hours around 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., generally Wednesday through Saturday, with availability needed between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The role follows a MondayFriday structure for core scheduling in some cases, with the expectation of participating in a weekend rotation when required. The work takes place in a GMP- and FDA-regulated facility focused on food safety and quality, involving regular interaction with production areas, laboratories, and sanitation and maintenance teams. There is potential for overtime and weekend work, particularly during audits, mock recalls, or food safety emergencies, and the role requires a willingness to put in extra time when necessary to support critical quality and safety activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Creek, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $83000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
This is a direct placement position. Any benefits will be provided upon start of assignment or earlier if requested by client.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Creek, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oak Creek,WI.
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