QA Production-NL
Fresh Del Monte Inc.
- Plover, Wisconsin, United States
- Plover, Wisconsin, United States
About
QA Production-NL Seasonal Plover 107, Plover, WI, US
Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods in Plover, Wisconsin is hiring Seasonal QA Production Technicians to support pack season food safety, laboratory testing, product inspection, sampling, quality monitoring, and production compliance activities. Employees in these positions perform inspections, collect and analyze samples, verify production specifications, maintain records, and support food safety and quality standards throughout the facility.
Schedules may include day or night shift assignments, overtime, weekends, and shifts up to 12 hours per day during peak production periods. Seasonal employment typically begins in June and may continue through October with opportunities for extended work through late November/early December based on operational needs and employee performance.
Accountabilities Seasonal QA Production Technicians perform quality assurance, laboratory, inspection, grading, sampling, testing, monitoring, and compliance activities in a food manufacturing environment. Employees in these positions are responsible for monitoring production quality standards, evaluating raw and finished products, completing required testing procedures, maintaining accurate records, and communicating quality concerns to production and QA leadership.
Employees may work independently or alongside production and laboratory teams in various operational and quality assurance areas throughout the facility. Assignments may vary based on production needs, qualifications, certifications, and seasonal demands. Work areas may include brine and chlorine monitoring, brix testing and laboratory analysis, fill weight and net weight inspection, double seam testing, visual can inspection, EVM and defect inspection, sample grading and grower quality evaluation product sampling and CCP verification, grading and production monitoring, laboratory support and data entry, scale and QA documentation support, finished product evaluation and testing.
Key Responsibilities for QA Production Roles
Collect raw product, ingredient, brine, water, and finished product samples
Perform laboratory analysis, inspections, evaluations, and testing procedures
Monitor product quality, seam integrity, fill weights, net weights, headspace, chlorine levels, salt levels, and product specifications
Evaluate raw and finished product for defects, foreign material, quality concerns, or compliance deviations
Perform visual inspections on cans, seams, labels, printers, detectors, fillers, and production equipment
Conduct seam evaluations using seam testing equipment, seam saws, computers, scales, or laboratory instruments
Perform brix analysis, brine testing, sodium analysis, calcium analysis, pH testing, vacuum testing, and related laboratory procedures
Maintain accurate handwritten and computerized production and quality records
Enter data into production, QA, and laboratory systems accurately
Monitor CCPs, food safety controls, and GMP compliance requirements
Notify supervisors, crew leaders, or QA leadership of product quality issues, process deviations, food safety concerns, or equipment problems
Support calibration and verification activities for laboratory and QA equipment
Maintain clean and organized work areas, laboratory spaces, equipment, and sampling stations
Assist with additional QA projects, monitoring activities, sampling requirements, or production support assignments as needed.
Training
On-the-job training is provided for all assigned work areas. Employees may be cross trained in multiple operational functions based on business needs.
Seasonal Incentives
Housing assistance or housing incentives
Sanitation Bonus (for eligible employees)
These incentives are available only during the active pack season (typically June through early October) and are subject to eligibility requirements, availability, and business needs. Incentives may be modified or discontinued at any time based on operational conditions.
Qualifications
Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
Ability to perform detailed inspections and maintain attention to detail throughout the shift
Ability to complete accurate documentation and recordkeeping
Ability to use computers, scales, calculators, gauges, or laboratory instruments
Ability to maintain productivity and quality standards during extended shifts
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, and carry product samples throughout assigned shifts
Ability to read instruments, testing devices, and measurement equipment accurately
Ability to safely work around conveyors, forklifts, moving machinery, hot surfaces, steam, and industrial equipment
Reliable attendance and dependability throughout the seasonal production period
Previous food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory, inspection, or production experience
Experience with food safety systems, GMPs, HACCP, CCP monitoring, or QA procedures
Previous experience using testing instruments, scales, seam testing equipment, or laboratory devices
Computer and data entry experience
Experience with documentation, recordkeeping, or production reporting
Basic math and measurement skills
Experience with laboratory analysis or sample evaluation
Bilingual communication skills are a plus
An equivalent combination of education, manufacturing experience, warehouse operations, military service, staffing coordination, employee leadership, administrative support, or related operational experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility.
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Languages
- English
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