Quality Assurance Technician; Night Shift

Who We Are

At Jonny Pops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high‑quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast‑paced and high‑growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River, MN, Jonny Pops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make Jonny Pops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start‑up in 2012, Jonny Pops’ mission is to make “A Better Pop for a Better World!” Jonny Pops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.

Joining Jonny Pops is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high‑growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”

The Quality Assurance Technician monitors and verifies food safety and quality checkpoints on the production floor. This role performs in‑process and finished product inspections, supports sanitation and GMP verification, and ensures that all documentation and controls are completed accurately and in real time.

• Review and verify Redzone quality checks throughout production shifts to ensure data accuracy and timely completion by operators.
• Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) ensuring proper documentation and immediate response to any deviations.
• Perform pre‑op and post‑op sanitation inspections, verifying cleanliness and proper sanitation sign‑offs before production startup.
• Conduct routine GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audits and facility walks to monitor employee hygiene, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with plant standards.
• Support production teams in identifying and correcting quality or food safety issues in real time on the floor.
• Assist in training line staff on food safety practices, CCP monitoring, and proper documentation procedures.
• Perform on‑floor product attribute checks (appearance, weight, coding, seal integrity) and document results to ensure conformance with product specifications.
• Participate in internal audits and walkthroughs by identifying quality and food safety issues, documenting findings, and supporting follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Document all QA checks, observations, and findings accurately, escalating non‑conformances as required.
• Collaborate with sanitation, maintenance, and production leads to ensure cross‑functional alignment on quality and food safety priorities.
• Training and mentoring production plant members

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in quality assurance or a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and protocols accurately.
• Solid problem‑solving skills with the ability to recognize and report deviations or issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to work closely with production, sanitation, and QA teams.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations such as GMPs, FSMA, SQF, or GFSI preferred.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using digital QA systems or documentation platforms.

• PCQI Certification is a plus (we will support certification if needed)
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Naturally curious, with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the “test and learn” mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Alignment to our mission to spread kindness – Jonny Pops is a kindness‑based company.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to…