Food Safety & Quality Technician (Bakery Manufacturing)

CraftMark Bakery Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CraftMark Bakery is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician to join our Indianapolis bakery floor. This hourly role supports the production line by sampling, baking off tests, and evaluating results against our safety and specification standards.

You will log data in quality systems, run environmental and allergen swabs, perform pre- and post-cleaning inspections, and help escalate any nonconformances. A strong attention to detail and proficiency with Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of QA lab experience or two years in manufacturing.
• Preferred associate degree in Food Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA support at the production line and conduct sampling.
• Enter test results into quality databases and escalate non-conformances.
• Perform pre-operational and post-cleaning inspections.
• Conduct environmental, ATP, and allergen swabs.
• Maintain 5S lab organization and calibrate instruments.
• Prepare samples for third-party analysis.

Skills

Math

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Food Science

Job description

Food Safety & Quality Technician (Bakery Manufacturing)Step into a hands-on quality role where your attention to detail safeguards every batch we bake. You’ll be the on-shift quality champion, partnering closely with production to ensure our products meet rigorous food safety and specification standards from raw ingredients to finished goods.Role SnapshotEmployment Type: HourlyPay: $21.00 per hourShifts Available: Days (5:00am–5:00pm) or Nights (5:00pm–5:00am)Reports To: Director of Quality AssuranceA Day in the LifeAs production ramps up, you’re on the floor supporting the line—pulling in-process samples, baking them off as required, and evaluating results against standards. You verify labels and packaging, investigate metal detector rejects, and keep an eagle eye on sanitation by conducting pre-op and post-cleaning inspections. Throughout the shift, you’ll log data in our quality systems, flag any out-of-spec results, and follow escalation protocols—including placing product on HOLD and initiating incident reports when necessary. Between runs, you swab for environmental, ATP, or allergen verification, maintain 5S order in the lab, and keep equipment calibrated for accurate testing. You’ll also prepare and ship samples for third-party analysis as assigned.What You’ll DoProvide direct QA support at the production line.Prepare, bake, and evaluate product samples during and after production.Enter test results into quality databases; escalate non-compliance for corrective action.Perform pre-operational and post-cleaning inspections.Conduct environmental, ATP, and allergen swabbing per instruction.Collect, retain, and process HOLD samples for complaints or incident investigations.Keep laboratories organized to 5S standards.Execute analytical and sensory testing on raw and finished product.Maintain clear, accurate, and legible records.Initiate HOLDs for food safety or quality nonconformance and inform line leadership of trends.Investigate metal detector rejects from the line.Verify labels and packaging are correct.Calibrate and perform minor upkeep on lab instruments.Follow established escalation protocols for food safety incidents.Conduct required line audits and initiate Incident Reports (IR) for non-compliant situations.Support QA projects as assigned; collect and ship samples for external testing.QualificationsRequiredTwo (2) years of prior quality assurance laboratory experience or two (2) years in manufacturing.PreferredAssociate degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline.Core SkillsSolid math fundamentals.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.Clear written and verbal communication.Meticulous attention to detail.SupervisionThis role does not include supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentYou will split time between an office setting and the production floor. Standard office tools (computers, phones, copiers, etc.) are used routinely, and required PPE must be worn in plant areas. Success in this role depends on effective collaboration with peers. Expect exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and elevated noise; frequent lifting up to 10 lbs and occasional lifting up to 25–30 lbs may be required.Physical DemandsFrequent talking and hearing.Regular standing, walking, manual handling, and reaching.Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, and stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.LegalCraftMark Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.*Craft Mark Bakery participates in E-Verify.