Night QA Technician – Food Quality & Safety

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package with vacation

13 paid holidays

401k with company match up to 8%

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive health insurance

Well-being subsidy

Parental leave options

Tuition-Free College Program

Candy/product perks

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Cincinnati-area team. The role focuses on data collection, product testing, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards in a fast-paced confectionery environment.

You will monitor production, calibrate equipment, and support continuous improvement efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A high school diploma is required; advanced certifications and a degree are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HACCP, PCQI, Auditing, ASQ, or FSSC 22000 certification a plus.
• If degreed, 1+ years of relevant work experience (lab or food manufacturing).
• If not degreed, 3+ years of relevant work experience (lab or food manufacturing).
• Effective written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and collect qualitative/quantitative data to ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintain/calibrate test equipment and follow lab SOPs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues including deviations and retesting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

GMP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Cincinnati-area team. The role focuses on data collection, product testing, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards in a fast-paced confectionery environment.

You will monitor production, calibrate equipment, and support continuous improvement efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A high school diploma is required; advanced certifications and a degree are a plus.