QA Tech II

Ventura Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Birmingham, AL is seeking a QA Technician to perform a variety of laboratory tests and assist plant operations with quality and processing matters. Under supervision, you will test, monitor and document quality results, audit controls, and support data integrity using AS400 and JDE.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years in a food manufacturing lab, with fats and oils experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field and relevant lab experience.
• 1–3 years in a food manufacturing lab environment.
• Experience with fats and oils is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test, monitor, and document quality results and processing data.
• Audit, verify and follow up process controls (HACCP, batch sheets, weight checks).
• Support formula adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain lab equipment.
• Ensure sanitation and GMP compliance and FSMA guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and use AS400/JDE for quality functions.

Skills

GMP audits

Quality testing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or equivalent experience

Tools

AS400

JDE

Job description

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Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35201

Employment Type: Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, perform a variety of laboratory tests or other laboratory work to help provide top quality and safe products that meet customer requirements and specifications. Assist plant operations personnel with quality and processing matters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test, monitor, and document accurately the quality results and processing data for products produced
• Using RedZone: Audit, verify and follow up process controls such as weight checks, batch sheets, HACCP, PCs, plant inspections, receiving, etc.
• Support process variations as they relate to formula adjustments to satisfy customer requirements
• Maintain a high and effective level of communication with all operating departments. Assist with training of QA Technician I personnel
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Assure that all sanitation and housekeeping practices are being followed according to expectations, and responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Understand and apply the functionality of the Unshippable Program
• Utilize AS400 and JDE computer system for necessary quality functions
• Maintain and complete files and documentation accurately and timely
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a food manufacturing lab environment
• Food manufacturing lab environment experience in fats and oils preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge and understanding of crystallizing and tempering process; ability to conduct Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits and post cleaning inspections
• Excellent math, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a self-starter
• Excellent teamwork and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact well with others at all levels

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $44,759.00-$55,455.75*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently. We regularly review our tools to promote fairness and reduce the risk of bias. However, while these tools support our process, every hiring decision is made by a real person on our team. Applicants in the State of New York may request an alternative process by contacting us at [e-mail] .