3rd Shift - QA Technician

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Skjodt-Barrett, a USA-based manufacturer of food solutions, is seeking a QA-focused professional to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. You will conduct tests, analyze results, maintain retention programs, and collaborate with production to meet quality standards.

Candidates should have a BS in Food Science or related field, 0-3 years in a food science role, and English proficiency. The role requires regular attendance in a manufacturing environment and adherence to GMP policies.

Qualifications

• Reads, speaks and writes English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product safety and regulatory compliance with FDA regulations.
• Maintain Finished Good Retention Program with quarterly audits.
• Perform line audits and quality inspections during shifts.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

BS in Food Science or related field

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable in Company’s Food Safety and Quality Programs – Serve as main POC
• Ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards as stated in the Quality Assurance Manual, Laboratory Manual, and Company directives
• Conduct standardized tests to ensure compliance with customer specifications and FDA regulations regarding factors such as brix, pH, bostwick, Percentage of Total Acid, and Vitamin C.
• Analyze own and other’s test results in order to provide feedback, direction, and approval/disapproval of in process goods.
• Analyze test results of products at equilibrium to determine further testing, action required, or final approval.
• Maintain Finished Good Retention Program including quarterly audits
• Comprehension of lab related testing procedures
• Perform sensory evaluation on raw materials and finished goods
• Work collaboratively with production staff to ensure product is manufactured according to standards
• Maintain hold log of non – conforming materials, packaging, and finished goods; including but not limited to putting non-conforming materials on hold, assisting with review and investigations of NC hold items
• Perform line audits and quality inspections throughout their shift
• Collect and stage samples for testing
• Serve as escalation point of contact for any non-conformance or concerns to QA Supervisor and Manager and relay information cross departmentally
• Adherence to GMP Policies
• Accurately record and interpret data
• Assist and review, as needed or assigned, with facility verification programs
• Verification of Plant Sanitation Programs to collect and test ATP Swabs, Allergen Swabs, and other environmental swabs
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and Predictable Attendance Required

Qualifications

• BS in Food Science or related field preferred, equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• 0-3 years of experience in a relevant food science role.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility strongly preferred
• Reads, speaks and writes English.
• Basic addition, subtraction proficiency. Understands temperature and weight measures.
• Regular and Predictable Attendance Required

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

We’re growing fast and always on the lookout for exceptional people to join our team—so we’re considering candidates across all open roles. Let us know if you’re open to exploring other positions or shift options as we expand.

Please note that we use recruitment technology that may incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by our team.