Food Quality & Lab Technician – Safety & Compliance

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to perform QA checks in the plant, including metal detection and lab equipment such as CEM. The role supports the QAPS Manager during absences and ensures product safety and compliance in daily operations.

Responsibilities include analytical testing, data recording, reporting results, and maintaining a clean, safe lab area. Strong organization, communication, and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred (BS in Chemistry, Agriculture, or related field).
• Laboratory experience a plus; understanding of Chemistry and/or Agriculture.
• Prior office experience a plus.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors products for quality and food safety parameters.
• Analyze information and make effective decisions to assure product safety and compliance.
• Serves as liaison with plant and management team with respect to product quality.
• Performs Analytical Testing on finished products daily and records detailed test data information for future references.
• Reports test result information to management and plant employees to assist in making processing adjustments in order to achieve IN SPEC products.
• Informs Quality Manager & General Manager if any sample is out of SPEC.
• Maintains lab, materials, and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs routine system checks and upkeep on lab equipment.
• Performs routine checks on metal detectors to ensure proper work function.
• Monitors and records/reports production activities and areas to assure product safety and quality compliance.
• Maintains complete legible paperwork on a daily basis.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemistry knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting equipment

Computer skills

Oracle

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Agriculture

Tools

CEM

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to perform QA checks in the plant, including metal detection and lab equipment such as CEM. The role supports the QAPS Manager during absences and ensures product safety and compliance in daily operations.

Responsibilities include analytical testing, data recording, reporting results, and maintaining a clean, safe lab area. Strong organization, communication, and teamwork are essential for success in this role.