Quality Assurance Technician

MORGAN FOODS INC•Austin, IN

9h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Foods is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to support production, food safety, and sanitation. This full-time, onsite role operates on the 3rd shift (M-F, 10pm-6:30am) and requires flexibility for occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays. The QA Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards, upholding our legacy of "A Tradition in Store Brands" since 1899.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Strong attention to detail required.
Strong communication skills: verbal, written, computer, presentation.
Ability to work independently while contributing and collaborating within a larger team environment.
Organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines in an environment with changing priorities.
Excellent attendance record required.
Ability to work assigned shift, Monday–Friday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Flexibility is required to support production demands, quality needs, training, and business operations.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred in quality assurance, food technology, or related.
College degree may be substituted by a high school diploma or equivalent with additional food production experience.
Basic laboratory, science, food safety, or quality assurance knowledge preferred.
Manufacturing experience in food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
SAP experience or other ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a Safety Champion by following safety procedures, identifying hazards, and supporting a safety-first work environment.
Support production floor quality operations through analytical and product attribute testing, accurately recording results.
Conduct SSOP and GMP pre-operational inspections to ensure sanitation, quality, and food safety requirements are met.
Inspect ingredient storage areas for compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Verify incoming ingredients meet required specifications and accurately record results.
Collect product samples for incubation testing and maintain accurate records.
Inspect label operations for accuracy, product identification, and quality compliance.
Identify, isolate, and document non-conforming raw ingredients and products according to company standards.
Document and maintain quality holds.
Collaborate with production employees, supervisors, maintenance, R&D teams, and USDA inspectors to maintain product quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely quality documentation, logs, and records.