Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Kennesaw, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a “hands on” technician that performs quality assurance / control functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies. Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday, must be open to overtime including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Minimum – High School Diploma
Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
Strong teamwork and influence skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven, strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed to support production schedules
Fluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Must possess a valid US driver’s license
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferred – Associate degree in a science-related field
Preferred: Two years of experience as a QA/QC technician in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical GMP environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI
Experience with food safety and defence programs

Responsibilities

Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
Record and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
Assist in drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms as directed
Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits
Support document control activities including reviewing batch records for completeness, verifying logs and records are appropriately completed, and maintaining quality records as required
Review lab analysis reports and communicate findings to QA leadership for disposition of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.