QA Lab Technician

Carl Buddig & Company; Montgomery, City of Rochester (AL, IL, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected leader in the meat manufacturing industry as a QA Lab Tech. This role is essential for maintaining high product quality through rigorous inspections, sampling, and testing. You'll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that our premium meat products meet the highest standards. With over 80 years of legacy, this innovative company offers a culture of teamwork and growth. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while contributing to a mission of quality and community support. If you're passionate about food safety and quality assurance, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Career Growth Opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; AA or BS in food science, biology, or chemistry preferred.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience with knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and SQF.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment and facility inspections, sampling, and testing.
• Conducts GMP audits and sensory evaluations to ensure product quality.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of GMP

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of SQF

Proficiency in Office Software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AA or BS in Food Science

AA or BS in Biology

AA or BS in Chemistry

Tools

AS 400

AX

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Montgomery - Montgomery, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st

Job Category: Manufacture & Operations

Description

Job Title: QA Lab Tech
Location: Montgomery, IL

Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (OT as needed), including Saturdays when production is active

About Us: Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin. Our success is rooted in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. We employ 2,500 team members across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and are dedicated to creating a culture of teamwork, innovation, and community support.

Position Summary: Responsible for equipment and facility inspections, sampling, testing, data recording, GMP audits, and sensory evaluation to ensure product quality meets high standards. Measures, tests, interprets, and records data to support safe, quality products.

Essential Duties: Includes sampling, result interpretation, process audits, reagent preparation, equipment inspection, shelf life management, sensory and analytical testing, record keeping, COA management, equipment cleanliness checks, QA project participation, and behavioral observations related to GMP.

Qualifications: High school diploma/GED required; AA or BS in food science, biology, or chemistry preferred. 2+ years manufacturing experience, knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and proficiency in office and production software systems (e.g., AS 400, AX). Strong organizational, decision-making, and communication skills needed.

Physical & Work Environment: Ability to stand/walk for 8-9 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, work in temperatures of 40°F or less, and work overtime during peak periods.

Benefits: Competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401K, career growth opportunities, education reimbursement, and employee referral bonuses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination based on inquiry or discussion of pay is prohibited except where legally permissible.