QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - Full-time

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing
Locations: Waukesha, WI & Cudahy, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Pay: Competitive — Based on Experience
Sign-On Bonus: $500

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing | Two Locations
$500 Sign-On Bonus | Competitive Pay Based on Experience | Full Benefits

Legacy Bakehouse is a growing SQF-certified food manufacturer with facilities in Waukesha and Cudahy, WI. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands-on, floor-based role working directly in our production environment to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality every shift.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct in-process quality checks on production lines throughout the shift
• Monitor and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) and quality parameters
• Perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods — including pH, moisture, weight, and temperature checks
• Collect and process environmental and product samples for microbiological testing
• Calibrate and maintain quality testing equipment and instruments
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances; place non-conforming product on hold as needed
• Support SQF and HACCP programs — complete documentation accurately and on time
• Conduct GMP inspections and internal facility audits
• Investigate quality deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective action
• Provide quality-related feedback and support to production team members
• Maintain quality records, logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift
• 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift

What We're Looking For:

• 1–3 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, and GMP principles required
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, scales, temperature monitoring)
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
• Ability to communicate quality issues clearly to production and management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for record-keeping
• Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field a plus — not required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a production environment

What We Offer:

• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Growth and advancement — we promote from within
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

We are actively interviewing — apply today.
Recruiting@legacybakehouse.com
Legacy Bakehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 21+ years or older