QA Tech (3rd Shift)
Fairfield, New Jersey
Experience: 1
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: Joulé
Compensation Range: 23.00 - 27.00 Per Hour
Job ID: 346112
Date Posted: 02/10/2026
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QA Technician – Food Manufacturing (3rd Shift, Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Fairfield, New Jersey
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: Onsite
Compensation: $23–$27 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM start time (40 hours per week)
Shift Hours:
- 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, or
- 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Contract Duration: 3?month contract with strong potential for conversion
High?volume cheese manufacturing and packaging plant that supports retail, food service, and specialty product lines.
Position Overview
The 3rd shift QA Technician supports overnight production by performing quality checks, verifying compliance, and ensuring all food safety standards are consistently met. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and prior experience in food or dairy manufacturing environments.
Production Line Quality & Compliance
- Perform start of shift line checks and verify QA critical equipment (metal detectors, X ray units, checkweighers).
- Conduct routine QA audits throughout the production run, including net weights, moisture/salt percentages, blend formulas, labeling accuracy, closures, and packaging.
- Record, review, and escalate non?conforming results.
- Validate product specifications, codes, and customer/Material Order requirements.
- Support corrective actions to resolve quality issues immediately.
- Conduct basic microbiological testing (APC, yeast/mold, environmental swabs).
- Perform analytical checks including pH, salt/moisture, gas levels, and equipment calibration.
- Maintain incubators and lab instruments used in overnight testing.
- Follow all GMP, HACCP, and FDA food safety standards.
- Document deviations, incidents, and non?conformances.
- Place materials/products on hold and notify management when needed.
- Halt production if unsafe or non compliant conditions arise.
- Calibrate pH meters, salt meters, moisture analyzers, gas meters, and other QA tools.
- Maintain accurate QA logs, testing records, and calibration documentation.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance during the shift.
- 1–3 years of QA, QC, or food manufacturing experience (dairy/cheese preferred).
- Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and general food safety principles.
- Ability to work independently during overnight operations.
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem?solving abilities.
- Comfortable working in both production and laboratory environments.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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