QA Tech I - Onsite Food Lab (2nd Shift)

Ventura Foods; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Ventura Foods is hiring a QA Tech I for the 2nd shift in Albert Lea, MN. The role performs lab tests and supports operations to ensure food products meet specs and customer requirements.

Onsite position requiring collaboration across departments and strong attention to GMPs, HACCP, and FSMA guidelines. Ideal candidates hold a chemistry/biology/food science degree with 1–3 years in a food manufacturing lab, with fats and oils experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Test, monitor, and document quality results and processing data.
• Audit, verify and follow up process controls (weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, inspections)
• Support formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements
• Maintain communication across departments and assist training of QA Tech I personnel
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Follow GMPs, FSMA, SQF, and other food safety policies
• Utilize AS400 and JDE for quality functions
• Maintain documentation timely
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GMP audits

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science

Tools

AS400

JDE computer system

Job description

Ventura Foods is hiring a QA Tech I for the 2nd shift in Albert Lea, MN. The role performs lab tests and supports operations to ensure food products meet specs and customer requirements.

Onsite position requiring collaboration across departments and strong attention to GMPs, HACCP, and FSMA guidelines. Ideal candidates hold a chemistry/biology/food science degree with 1–3 years in a food manufacturing lab, with fats and oils experience preferred.