QA Lab Technician: Food Safety & Quality Testing

J.T.M. Food Group; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free Meals

Uniforms

Shoe Allowance

Gym Membership

Health Screenings

Medical Benefits

401K/Profit Sharing

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician / Pre-Op Inspector to support QA operations on 2nd shift (4:00 pm – 1:30 am, Mon–Fri). You will perform calibration verification, pre-op inspections, and swabbing programs to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing/QA experience, and knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA and BRC requirements. The role is onsite in a cold facility with a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; manufacturing QA experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
• Ability to read and interpret Laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA, and BRC requirements.
• Chemical usage training and hazard communication knowledge.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to work in a 36–40°F facility; comfortable in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs thermometer and scale calibration verification; records results.
• Conducts pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
• Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
• Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
• Assists in Environmental swabbing and related tasks.
• Maintains and organizes fat/moisture test results; logs to required group.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
• Reviews APTEAN quality records daily for failures or trends.
• Reviews records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
• Carries out other support functions as required by QA lab techs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality Assurance

GMP/USDA/OSHA

Lab instructions

Chemical safety

Flexible scheduling

Team player

Cold storage

PC skills

Self-starter

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician / Pre-Op Inspector to support QA operations on 2nd shift (4:00 pm – 1:30 am, Mon–Fri). You will perform calibration verification, pre-op inspections, and swabbing programs to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing/QA experience, and knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA and BRC requirements. The role is onsite in a cold facility with a team-driven environment.