Product Quality Technician (Food Manufacturing) at The Bakery Bunch powered by AHA Careers

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProduct Quality Inspector (On-Site, Flexible Hours)The Bakery Bunch — Powered by AHA CareersLocation: Omaha, NE (on-site)Compensation: Equivalent to $30–$45/hr+ (1099 contractor; paid per hour or assignment)Schedule: Very flexible — short, on-demand production windows (typically 1–3 hours per run)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐ The Role: Product Quality Inspector (On-Site)We are actively looking for the top product quality inspector in the Omaha area for small food brands. Your job is simple: Evaluate the final product with your eyes, hands, and palate — and help ensure consistency before the product leaves the co-manufacturer to the end customer. What You’ll DoInspect finished products for visual defects (shape, color, texture, spotting)Taste and evaluate products for flavor consistency and qualityVerify simple measurements (weight, size, count, packaging integrity)Take photos and quick notes of observationsReport any deviations or quality driftCommunicate clearly and respectfully with plant staffFollow food safety rules and plant entry requirementsServe as the “eyes and ears” of the brand during the run What You WON’T DoNo equipment troubleshootingNo getting dragged into operationsNo documentation marathons or audit-prep workloads This role focuses ONLY on inspecting the final product and catching issues early.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who This Is Great ForPeople who:have an eye for detail and a love of foodhave experience in QA/QC, production, baking, culinary, or food scienceenjoy hands-on evaluationwant short, flexible, on-demand worklike supporting small brands ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualifications 1. Integrity — Non-negotiableShows up on time, including early morningsHas reliable transportationFollows all GMPs and food safety rulesHandles brand information professionallyReports observations accurately 2. Passions — What Energizes YouEnjoys tasting and evaluating foodLikes observing productionFeels proud when catching issues earlyValues supporting growing brands 3. Talents — Natural StrengthsExceptional visual attention to detailStrong sensory awareness (taste, smell, texture)Comfortable with weights, counts, and simple measurementsCan learn product specs quickly 4. Experience - Preferred, Not RequiredQA/QC, production, baking, or food manufacturingPrior QC/QA Tech experienceFinished product inspectionComfortable on production floorsFamiliarity with basic QC documentation or digital tools -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ SchedulingWe are building a roster of inspectors available for on-site windows, including:early morningmid-dayeveningweekendsor “text me when needed” availabilityStarting Phase: 1–4 hours per production run, 1-2x per weekGrowth Path: As we onboard more food brands that co-manufacture in Omaha, this can grow into 20–30+ hours/week for the right inspector.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compensation (1099 Contractor)This is a flexible contractor role, paid per assignment.Most inspectors earn the equivalent of $30/hr+, depending on the brand and the run.AHA’s goal:Help you earn significantly more while doing the specific work where you excel — and nothing else. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company Description⭐ About AHA CareersAHA Careers exists to flip America’s 20% job-satisfaction rate on its head.We believe people thrive when they work inside their natural talents, true passions, and zone of genius — not when they’re forced to perform 100% of a job description for 1 company.Our model is simple:Let people do the 10–20% of work they loveLet them do it for multiple companiesPay them more for the work they’re exceptional atGive them flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impactThis role is one example of how we match people to work that fits them — not the other way around.If that resonates, you may love being an AHA Careerist.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About The Bakery BunchThe Bakery Bunch is a niche recruiting team focused exclusively on the baking and food manufacturing industry.We began by helping commercial bakeries fill essential full-time roles — production, maintenance, QA, logistics, operations. But we noticed a second need:Small food brands producing through co-manufacturers in Omaha needed hands-on quality support — especially at the final product stage.Through our partnership with AHA Careers, we now provide these brands with passionate, detail-oriented inspectors who support production only during the most critical windows.Company Description⭐ About AHA Careers\r\rAHA Careers exists to flip America’s 20% job-satisfaction rate on its head.\r\rWe believe people thrive when they work inside their natural talents, true passions, and zone of genius — not when they’re forced to perform 100% of a job description for 1 company.\r\rOur model is simple:\r\rLet people do the 10–20% of work they love\r\rLet them do it for multiple companies\r\rPay them more for the work they’re exceptional at\r\rGive them flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact\r\rThis role is one example of how we match people to work that fits them — not the other way around.\rIf that resonates, you may love being an AHA Careerist.\r\r-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\r About The Bakery Bunch\r\rThe Bakery Bunch is a niche recruiting team focused exclusively on the baking and food manufacturing industry.\r\rWe began by helping commercial bakeries fill essential full-time roles — production, maintenance, QA, logistics, operations. But we noticed a second need:\r\rSmall food brands producing through co-manufacturers in Omaha needed hands-on quality support — especially at the final product stage.\r\rThrough our partnership with AHA Careers, we now provide these brands with passionate, detail-oriented inspectors who support production only during the most critical windows.