QA Tech - Kennesaw, GA

VetJobs; Kennesaw (GA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure quality of raw materials and finished goods. This hands-on role supports GMP, HACCP, and food safety programs and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and engineering to uphold policy requirements.

Qualified candidates will have High School Diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and proficiency with Excel; experience in FDA-regulated environments is preferred.

Formación

• High School/GED required; associate degree preferred in science-related field.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments and HACCP/GFSI knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure facility and products meet local and federal safety regulations.
• Coach and apply GMP/QC techniques; support QA activities and audits.
• Sample, analyze, and review raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. This is an exempt/non-exempt level position.

Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a hands on technician that performs quality assurance / control functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
• Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
• Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
• Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
• Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
• Record and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications
• Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
• Assist in drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms as directed
• Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits
• Support document control activities including reviewing batch records for completeness, verifying logs and records are appropriately completed, and maintaining quality records as required
• Review lab analysis reports and communicate findings to QA leadership for disposition of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team
• Strong teamwork and influence skills
• Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
• Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
• Strong analytical experience
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Results driven, strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds
• Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time
• Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
• Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
• Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed to support production schedules

Fluent In English Required, Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Must possess a valid US driver’s license

Education Requirements

Minimum – High School Diploma

Required Experience

• Preferred - Associate degree in a science-related field.
• Preferred: Two years of experience as a QA/QC technician in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical GMP environment
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
• Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI
• Experience with food safety and defense program
• ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The Pay For This Position Is Expected To Be

$21.50/hour

City

Kennesaw

State

Georgia

Job Category

Technician

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

ADM