2nd Shift Food QA Technician - Microbiology & Quality

Shearer's Foods, LLC; Toll Gate Heights (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on 2nd shift to uphold food safety and quality across our production lines. The role emphasizes analytical testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the production team to maintain SQF and GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in QA within food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience – 2+ years in QA in food/beverage mfg.
• Attendance – Good attendance is essential; reliability emphasized.
• Safety Mindset – Maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Language Skills – Read, understand and communicate with team.
• Mathematical Skills – Perform simple math; conversions; run rates.
• Leadership – Set example; trustworthy and follow policies.
• Reasoning Ability – Apply common sense to instructions and problems.
• Computing – Basic computer skills to run production tasks.
• Time Management – Follow standard work instructions.
• Flexibility – Availability for pre-shift meetings; weekends/OT as needed.
• Physical Demands – Stand, lift up to 50+ lbs; long shifts.

Responsibilities

• The QA Technician ensures analytical, microbiological, sensory attributes and corporate compliance meet defined quality standards.
• Assist with laboratory testing and verify calibration and operation of equipment; communicate quality results to production.

Skills

Experience

Attendance

Safety

Language

Math

Leadership

Reasoning

Computing

Time Mgmt

Flexibility

Physical

Job description

Shearer’s Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on 2nd shift to uphold food safety and quality across our production lines. The role emphasizes analytical testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the production team to maintain SQF and GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in QA within food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work weekends as needed.