• Quality Technician

    Winland Foods (Milwaukee, WI)


    At Winland Foods, quality isn’t just part of the process—it’s who we are. Guided by our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, our Food Quality Team Members ensure that every product we make is safe, consistent, and worthy of the trust our consumers place in us.

     

    As a Food Quality Team Member, you will be on the front line of protecting our standards and reputation. From performing critical inspections to supporting continuous improvement initiatives, you’ll play a hands-on role in making sure every product reflects our commitment to excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with production and sanitation teams, using your attention to detail and integrity to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and Winland’s high expectations.

     

    This role is more than checking boxes—it’s about leading with care, protecting consumer well-being, and ensuring every bite of our food delivers on Winland’s promise of quality and consistency.

    Employee Type:

    Full time

    Location:

    WI Milwaukee

    Job Type:

    Production Group

    Job Posting Title:

    1329-Quality Technician

    Job Description:

    Job Description

    **Schedule** : 3rd shift - 10:30pm - 7:00am

    **Work Location** : 8222 N Granville Woods Rd, Milwaukee WI 53223

    **Benefits** : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

    **Hourly rate** : $25.96 Per Hour with $0.75 shift differential for 2nd, 3rd and night shift.

     

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

    Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

    + Perform daily inspections, environmental swabbing, and product inspections.

    + Verify compliance with established standards

    + Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Quality equipment.

    Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:

    + Conduct and oversee tasks like sensory testing, label verification, and analytical testing to ensure product attributes are correct.

    + Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.

    + Assist with inventory control for approved suppliers following FIFO practices.

    + Help with customer sample requests and microbiological testing for shipping requirements.

    + Communicate quality results to other teams within the plant.

    Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

    + Lead facility inspections and assist with a variety of quality checks and audits.

    + Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.

    + Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

    + Participate in internal auditing.

    + Assist in leading internal audits.

    Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and investigate customer complaints

    + Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.

    + Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.

    + Assist with SOP development and training.

    + Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

    Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

    + Manage specialized quality programs and documentation, using technical skills in systems like SAP and other quality management software.

    + Prepare accurate written documentation.

    + Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.

    + Ensure precision in recording and reporting test results.

    + Support plant trials, process improvements, and cost savings projects.

    + Participate in 5S efforts.

    + Assist in reviewing quality paperwork and document control programs.

    + Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.

    + Act as 5S champion for area.

    EEO Statement:

    Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

     

    Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

     

    As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

     

    By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.