Analyst QA I

Marzetti Company; College Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Georgia is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support QA testing in our food production facility. You will perform basic lab tasks, collect samples, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, HACCP, and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in food science or microbiology or 2 years of relevant experience; strong written and spoken communication and data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology or related field or 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the QA manual.
• Start time 6:30am – 3:00pm.
• Maintain data and records through computer data entry.
• Report problems to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Collect retain samples at prescribed frequency.
• Maintain inventory of lab-prepared colors and flavors.
• Keep lab area clean and orderly.
• Calibrate lab equipment when assigned.
• Monitor CCPs for pH, water activity and metal detection.
• Follow GMPs and GLPs as established by QA Manager and plant safety guidelines.
• Support HACCP and food safety programs.
• Participate in Marzetti Operational Excellence activities.
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Skills

Basic science skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Following detailed instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Start time 6:30am – 3:00pm

• Basic science skills; math, accurate data collection, general lab, and computer data entry.
• Dependable and timely.
• Fundamental written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable and willing to follow detailed instructions and specifications.
• Capacity to learn tasks and supporting methods.
• Ability to work independently on pre-assigned task.
• Multi-task, organize job tasks and the workspace.
• Basic Understanding of the key testing attributes measured daily in the job Follows Work Practices in Quality Assurance Manual.
• Reports processing problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Reports packaging line problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Collects retain samples at prescribed frequency and maintains samples in an organized fashion.
• Maintains adequate inventory of lab-prepared colors and flavors.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs calibration of lab equipment when assigned.
• Monitors critical control points (CCPs) for PH, water activity and metal detection.
• Follows and maintains awareness of the plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports anything which might have a negative impact.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) established by QA Manager and Safety guidelines established by plant management.
• Ensures quality, food safety 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs, assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.
• Any and all other duties assigned due to business needs.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field: or 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills required.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a laboratory and manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Requires some lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment and product cases. Must be able to stand for an 8–10-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and / or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts / equipment, and handling hazardous testing and sanitation chemicals. The Noise level in the lab is moderate and loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.