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3rd Shift Quality Technician - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$24-$26 +$2.00 Premium
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Oct 23, 2025
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for an experienced 3rd Shift Quality Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line. *The right candidate will be able to train on 1st shift for 2-4 weeks and then move to a temporary 2nd shift schedule of 4:00pm-12:30am until 3^rd shift is launched.* Training Schedule: 1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed Temporary Schedule: 2nd Shift (4:00pm-12:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed Standard Schedule: 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed Job Summary: The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day quality and production related activities of the high-speed beverage/canning line operations. What You'll Do: Perform quality control testing and execute basic routine quality assessments of raw materials, in-process, and finished processed goods. Collect samples for shipments to third-party laboratories. Perform routine calibrations of laboratory instrumentation; maintain instrument health. Communicate quality data and provide quality guidance to internal customers. Ensure all quality documents (MMRs, Cleaning Logs, Test Records, etc.) are properly completed in real time with strict attention-to-detail following Good Documentation Practices for accuracy and consistency. Provide support as needed during audits by regulatory and third-party certifying bodies. Conduct and coordinate facility environmental testing as part of the Internal Environmental Monitoring Program. Assist with company programs and initiatives, such as Fortress Nutrition's Calibration Program and customer complaint investigation. Cross-train with quality technicians to ensure no gap in quality coverage in urgent situations. Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, to support business operations. Perform all other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years of demonstrated success in a Quality Control role is required 2+ years of lab experience working with various instrumentation, including but not limited to: auto titrators, pH meters, Brix and density is strongly desired Strong attention-to-detail, organizational skills, and communication skills Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite Programs Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based on production/business needs Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, food safety Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like: $24.00-$26.00 per hour (based on experience) + $2.00 3rd Shift Premium Double Pay for Overtime >50 Hours Per Week - AND Any Weekend Work! Paid Time Off (PTO) Package 8 Paid Holidays 401K with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped! To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com. Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.