Now Hiring: Quality Assurance (QA) Technician
Location: Northwest Knoxville, TN
Industry: Food Production
Shift: Monday–Saturday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Overtime Available)
Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour
Position Summary
Express Employment Professionals is seeking dependable Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians to join a leading food manufacturing facility in Northwest Knoxville. This position supports both the Chiller and Tray/Cup Packaging production lines by ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards. If you're detail-oriented, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Chiller QA Technician
- Monitor and record product temperatures using industrial data recorders
- Collect, label, and document samples for microbiological and freeze/thaw testing
- Prepare and stage samples for laboratory pickup
- Maintain accurate quality records and complete assigned documentation
- Perform additional QA duties as needed
Tray/Cup Line QA Technician
- Weigh and verify products on tray, cup, and single-portion packaging lines
- Record packaging line downtime and identify causes
- Collect, label, and document product samples for quality testing
- Ensure packaging meets quality standards and specifications
- Perform additional QA duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Previous manufacturing or food production experience is a plus
- Knowledge of food safety and quality standards preferred
- Strong basic math skills and ability to use a calculator
- Ability to read and interpret industrial thermometers
- Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail
- Willing to train dependable candidates with a positive attitude
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 70 pounds
- Work in temperatures ranging from subzero to 100°F
- Stand for extended periods on hard, wet flooring
- Frequently bend, kneel, squat, twist, and reach overhead
- Accurately weigh, inspect, and document packaged food products
Why Join Us?