QA Analyst I

Marzetti Company; Altoona, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is hiring a QA Analyst to maintain product quality, collect data, monitor processes, and ensure GMP compliance. This role involves engaging with team members to support safety, quality and production goals, while participating in continuous improvement projects and problem solving across shifts.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data organization, and maintaining lab standards. Strong communication and basic science knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance/control in a food manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Basic math, science, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to efficiently organize work, tasks and time.
• Written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret written and verbal directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant science field.

Responsibilities

• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure safety, quality, production and support of our products and goals daily.
• Practices integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participates in operational excellence projects and improvement initiatives.
• Attends department and team meetings and contributes to problem solving.
• Maintains safety standards and ensures OSHA compliance.
• Collects samples, tests ingredients and products, and documents results.
• Organizes data for management review (charts, graphs, tables).
• Maintains lab and equipment in orderly fashion.

Skills

Quality assurance

Math & Science

Organization

Written & Oral communication

Verbal communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in food science/biology/science

Job description

Overview

Great things are happening at The Marzetti Company. A s we continue to grow we are looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The position of QA Analyst Maintains and ensures quality of products, collects data, monitors products and processes and GMP compliance.

Shift: Monday - Friday 3p - 11:30p with OT as required.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Engagement – Marzetti Values: Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive -You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.

• Actively participates in Marzetti Operational E xcellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.

• Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.

Safety – Marzetti Values: Work Safely

• Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.

• Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.

• Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.

• Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.

• As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.

Quality – Marzetti Values: We bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times. Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning.

• As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.

• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety /Food Safety Plan, FSMA, Food Defense, 5S, OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.

• Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.

Functional Capability – Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.

• Collect samples of ingredients, products and/or packages and monitor and test according to established procedures.

• Inspect and swab equipment/environment. Communicate any issues and/or concerns to appropriate technical services or operations team.

• Monitor processes to assure they are operating consistently.

• Document neatly and precisely all results.

• Label and maintain samples of ingredients or products for retains or shelf life monitoring.

• Identifying potential hazards and solutions to issues.

• Addressing customer complaints and solution.

• Organize collected data for management review (charts, graphs, tables, etc.).

• Maintain lab area and equipment in orderly fashion.

• Communicate inconsistent results or observations to management immediately.

• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product.

• Recommend methods for improving any processes to reduce waste, improve productivity, improve quality and/or consistency.

• Accurately weigh colors, flavors and other small ingredients.

• Test R&D samples for Food Safety and specification development.

• Assist production when necessary.

• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.

• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management.

• Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.

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Qualifications → What You'll Bring

• Experience is a plus in understanding quality assurance and/or control processes, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

• Basic math, science, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

• Ability to efficiently organize work, tasks and time.

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team, Management, Customers, Vendors and visitors and to follow and give accurate detailed instruction (written & oral).

• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in food science, biology or science preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a laboratory and manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Requires some lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment and product cases. Must be able to stand for an 8–10-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and / or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts / equipment, and handling hazardous testing and sanitation chemicals. The Noise level in the lab is moderate and loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.