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Quality Technician II - 2nd Shift

Quincy, MIOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$44,000–$57,000 /yrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • quality
  • compliance
  • specifications
  • nonconforming products
  • continuous improvement
  • laboratory equipment
  • Microsoft Office
  • math skills
  • calculations
  • measurements

Nice to have

  • microbiology
  • food industry knowledge

Role summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Quality Technician II for their Quincy, Michigan plant. This role involves conducting routine and specialized testing on ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure quality and compliance. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab equipment, documenting and analyzing test results, and collaborating with production teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in microbiology or the food industry is preferred. The role operates on a 2nd shift schedule, Monday-Thursday, with potential for extended hours and weekend work during peak season.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will conduct routine and specialized testing on in-process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to confirm quality and compliance. Based at our Quincy, Michigan plant, which produces Hebrew National beef franks, deli meats, appetizers, and snack products, you will maintain sample retention, accurately document and evaluate results, and partner with production teams to address quality issues and promote continuous improvement.

Approximate Schedule/Hours: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–midnight. Schedule varies based on department coverage and operational needs, with occasional Friday/Sunday shifts and 5–6 day workweeks during peak season (February–August).

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and specialized testing on ingredients, in-process materials, finished products, and manufacturing supplies to confirm they meet specifications.
  • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment used for testing and analysis.
  • Prepare standard solutions required for routine and specialized testing.
  • Record and analyze test results, maintain testing records, and compare results against current specifications.
  • Evaluate results for accuracy and escalate nonconforming products, materials, or ingredients to appropriate production and quality partners.
  • Partner with production teams to identify causes of quality issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement.
  • Support special testing, projects, quality audits, and other assignments related to plant operations.
  • Monitor laboratory chemicals and equipment to support timely replacement or repair.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
  • 1+ years of related experience in a quality, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Math skills necessary to perform calculations and interpret measurements and graphs.
  • Experience following written, verbal, and diagrammed instructions.
  • Microbiology or food industry knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

  • You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
  • You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
  • This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$44,000-$57,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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