Impactful Food Quality & Safety QA Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Albany (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Decatur, AL facility to support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze raw ingredients and finished products, inspect ingredients and packaging, perform laboratory analyses, and calibrate QA equipment to ensure specifications are met. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in QA/lab roles, a High School diploma or GED, and strong communication and math skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of QA/laboratory experience desirable.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Understanding of basic food science principles.
• Good communication across production departments.

Responsibilities

• Understand JMS Decatur Safety Program policies and work safely.
• Acquire Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training to comply with JMS Decatur requirements.
• Analyze raw ingredients and finished products.
• Inspect and test incoming ingredients and packaging for compliance.
• Perform laboratory analyses during manufacturing to ensure specs.
• Calibrate and standardize QA equipment in lab and process areas.
• Perform data-entry and maintain laboratory files.
• Clean equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Basic computer skills

Food science basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Decatur, AL facility to support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze raw ingredients and finished products, inspect ingredients and packaging, perform laboratory analyses, and calibrate QA equipment to ensure specifications are met. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in QA/lab roles, a High School diploma or GED, and strong communication and math skills.