Quality Assurance Technician

Barilla•Avon, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey? Step into a role where quality and food safety come first. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our food manufacturing team—someone with at least one year of lab experience who’s ready to grow in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. If you enjoy testing, inspecting, and ensuring products meet the highest standards from production to plate, this is your chance to make a real impact every day. Position Summary Quality That You Can Taste Starts With You Are you the kind of person who notices the little things others miss? Do you enjoy working hands-on in a lab and on the production floor? If you have at least 1 year of lab experience and want to grow your career in food manufacturing, this could be your next move. We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Technician who’s ready to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality pasta products from production line to dinner table.

Requirements

At least 1 year of lab or quality experience (food manufacturing a plus, not required)
Strong attention to detail and a hands-on mindset
Basic math skills and comfort working with data
Ability to stay organized, multitask, and work independently
Solid computer skills (Word & Excel)
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, audits, and in-process checks to ensure food safety and compliance
Collect samples and run lab tests (cook quality, dimensions, coding, and more)
Monitor sanitation, GMPs, and foreign material controls
Review records and release (or hold) product based on results
Investigate issues, support corrective actions, and help prevent defects
Collaborate across teams to keep quality top of mind at every step