Quality Assurance Technician

Apple Valley Foods, US - Inc. is looking for Quality Assurance Technician in Chaska, MN.
This local job opportunity with ID 3688734718 is live since 2026-05-23 05:47:41.

Quality Assurance Technician

Summary

Title:Quality Assurance Technician

ID:1060

Location:Chaska, MN

Department:Operations

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Description

NOW HIRING: Quality Assurance Technician “Professional Food Detective Wanted.”

  • Do you notice when something is slightly off?

  • Can you spot a missing glove from across the production floor?

  • Have you ever said, “That cookie needs more cinnamon,” and been absolutely correct?

If so… we need YOU.

We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to help keep our food safe, delicious, and up to spec. You’ll be part scientist, part investigator, part trainer, and full-time guardian of flavor and food safety.

What You’ll Be Doing Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):

  • Taste-test and inspect products for flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance

  • Ensure our food is safe, high quality, and customer approved

  • Audit production areas like a food-safety superhero

  • Inspect ingredients, packaging, and finished products

  • Identify and isolate anything suspicious before it becomes a problem

  • Conduct sanitation audits, GMP inspections, and equipment testing

  • Collect and analyze quality data (yes, spreadsheets count as detective work)

  • Maintain HACCP and QA records with accuracy and detail

  • Help improve processes and reduce waste

  • Communicate findings clearly and professionally

  • Help us maintain world-class food safety standards every single day

    What Makes You a Great Fit

You might be our perfect QA Technician if you:

  • Love details and staying organized

  • Enjoy solving problems and improving processes

  • Can confidently communicate with production teams

  • Believe food safety matters BIG time

  • Know your way around GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or are eager to learn

  • Are comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft tools

  • Work well independently and with a team

  • Have food manufacturing or bakery experience (bonus points)

    What You’ll Need

  • High School Diploma required

  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Laboratory Science, or related field preferred

  • QA or food industry experience is highly valued

  • HACCP Certification — or willingness to obtain it

  • Knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals, and lab skills is a plus

    Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Fast-paced food manufacturing environment

  • Team-focused culture

  • Cleanliness and food safety are taken seriously

  • Every day is different

  • You get to help make products people love

    Join the Team That Keeps Quality Delicious.

If you’re ready to protect food safety, champion quality, and make a real impact every day — apply now!

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