1st shift Senior QA Technician

Skjodt-Barrett Foods•Lebanon, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor, we are looking for a Senior QA Technician to join our cutting-edge food production plant in Indiana. You will play a critical role in implementing quality assurance programs within the food product manufacturing process and ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. You will be the main point of contact for customers requesting sampling during trials. This is a day shift role, Monday through Friday, 6 AM—2:30 PM, with some flexibility required during audits and food trials.

Requirements

Worked in quality control or quality assurance in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Completed HACCP training and GFSI scheme training.
Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Highly collaborative and can work across departments and sites, guiding and influencing the work of those around you.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes in food manufacturing, including experience with Dommers.
Proficient with QA testing methods and tools, including sensory evaluation, microbiological testing, and chemical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FDA, BRC, and other relevant audits and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality control and testing. You will be accountable for completing routine testing, which includes environmental monitoring, light monitoring, water sampling, air sampling, and nitrogen sampling.
Perform and oversee testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Field external requests for sampling from customers, determining batch and timing.
Analyze test results, identify trends, recommend corrective actions, maintain detailed documentation and report on results.
Conduct lab inventory. You will determine and schedule dates for recycling or destroying ingredients or products, taking responsibility for adding to the Dommer list.
Perform inventory audits and work with purchaser to maintain acceptable levels.
Ensure regulatory compliance. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance practices.
Ensure all products meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.).
Conduct self-inspections to monitor the implementation of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
Assist in preparing for audits by regulatory agencies and customers.