QA Analyst

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

The Baldwin Richardson Foods Co in Macedon, NY is seeking a QA Analyst to perform analytical testing of finished goods and in-process items, including swabbing, to ensure compliance with food safety and quality specifications. The role emphasizes data analysis, trend identification, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This opening is for our 3rd shift (12:00 AM–8:30 AM) with a $1.50 per hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required. AAS or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality assurance experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• HAACP training strongly preferred.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees throughout the organization as this position requires routinely writing reports & corresponding to all levels of plant personnel.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at a time without aid.
• fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Operational Inspections
• Performs perfect package checks on applicable production lines and reports any issues to QA management
• Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly
• Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures
• Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects
• Performs microbiological swabs as needed
• Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime
• Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs
• Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAS or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Requisition ID811-Posted10/22/2026-BALDWIN RICHARDSON FOODS CO-Quality Assurance-QSE-Macedon-Quality Assurance

The QA Analyst is responsible for performing analytical testing using established methodologies in support of finished goods, in-process items and equipment swabbing to ensure all products are in compliance with food safety and quality specifications. The QA Analyst will utilize approved laboratory techniques and perform complex calculations to ensure accurate results are delivered in a timely manner.

This opening is for our 3rd shift - 12:00AM-8:30AM - Monday-Friday.
3rd Shift Differential = $1.50 per hour

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs Pre-Operational Inspections
• Performs perfect package checks on applicable production lines and reports any issues to QA management
• Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly
• Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures
• Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects
• Performs microbiological swabs as needed
• Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime
• Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs
• Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) isrequired. AAS or Bachelor’s degree ispreferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing quality assurance experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing isstronglypreferred.
• HAACP trainingstronglypreferred.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees throughout the organization as this position requires routinely writing reports & corresponding to all levels of plant personnel.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at a time without aid.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.