Quality Assurance Technician - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Erlanger, KY for a 3rd shift (10pm–6:30am). The role supports the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FDA cGMP and industry standards.

Strong communication, prioritization, and adaptability to fast-paced operations are essential. Responsibilities include risk-based quality audits, CAPA support, and coordinating with contracted QA inspectors.

Qualifications

• Two year associate degree in a science field or 3–5 years QA experience in food/beverage production.
• Follow cGMP, Food Safety, FDA/USDA, GFSI, FSMA, OHSA safety regulations and SOP/SSOPs.
• Strong quality and food safety technical skills, problem solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Risk Based Quality and Layered Audits based on First Pass Quality Deviation, Rejections.
• Address EMP Failures and related GMP practices; review customer complaint data.
• Ensure calibration and weight verification; validate CCPs and OPRPs; oversee GMP, allergen, and GMPBP audits.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer interaction

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

Associate degree (science)

3-5 years QA in food/beverage production

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - Erlanger, KY

Job Summary

This is a 3rd shift job with timings from 10pm to 6:30am.

The Quality Assurance Technician role is a technical position within the Quality organization and reports to the QFS Manager. The QA Technician will support the implementation and enforcement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System requirements throughout all of the manufacturing process in order to ensure compliance with the company policies, FDA cGMP, and industry standards. This role requires strong communication skills, prioritization based production needs, and adaptability with fast paced environments. This role will require the ability to work independently to push the production team to success. The personnel that fill this role are expected to present a professional image to internal departments and facilitate the success of the operations group.

Primary Job Functions

Perform Risk Based Quality, Layered Audits based on:

• First Pass Quality Deviation, Rejections


• EMP Failures and related GMP practices


• Customer complaint data (cap seal / torque, bag closer, box seals, leaking containers)


• Foreign material risks (Glass, plastic, wood, gasket material, etc.)


• Weigh compliance


• Formulation Compliance (staging, scanning, order of addition, etc.)


• Calibration Compliance (Torque wrenches, scales, magnets, etc.)


• Weight Verification Label compliance


• Validation of CCPs and OPRPs


• GMP, Allergen, G&BP program audits

Support Technical QA in Cross Functional Initiatives

• Audit for implementation and sustainment of CAPAs


• Provide interface with operators during MOC validations


• Monitoring of GMPs during MOC, Construction, etc.


• Provide 24/7 back-up coverage for micro sanitation and EMP swabbing


• FS&Q Skills Validation support to operations


• Escalate issues to Technical QA

Coordinate Activities of contracted Quality Inspectors which include

• Labeling compliance


• Leaking Container,


• Box Making


• Sweeping/GMP support


• GMP Inspections


• Daily GMP Walkthrough


• Weekly Glass and Brittle Plastics Inspections

Requirements

• Two (2) year associates degree in a science related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or 3-5 years food or beverage manufacturing QA experience working in a production environment


• Follow all company policies, cGMP, Food Safety, FDA, USDA, GFSI, FSMA, OHSA Safety regulations, QMS and SOP / SSOPs.


• Must have strong quality and food safety technical skills and problem solving / organizational skills (cGMPs, basic microbiology including swabbing, IPM, hygienic design, and sanitation).


• Ability to read written Instruction, SOP, SSOP and write production quality reporting on documentation or in computer data base programs


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.


• Strong communication skills including written and verbal communication of technical results


• Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced work environment


• Proficient in computer processes and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook


• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs and walk/stand throughout shift

Key Shills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills


• Strong customer interaction skills


• Results oriented and driven to achieve business revenue growth


• High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values


• Multi-tasking workload


• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills


• Teamwork and a collaborative style


• Learning agility and adaptability to change

Working Conditions

• Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.


• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.


• This role does not require travel.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an \"at-will position\" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.