QA Technician

Ventura Foods Llc; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods Llc seeks a lab-focused quality technician to perform tests on batches and ensure conformity to SOPs. You will maintain documentation and assist in audits, contributing to product safety and quality programs.

The role requires strong communication, basic data analysis, and proficiency with Excel and Word, with readiness for long hours in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; some college in related fields preferred.
• Quality experience in food industry or related college study required.
• Proficient with Excel, Word; basic Internet use.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on batches to verify product conforms to SOPs.
• Complete in-house inspections and maintain related paperwork.
• Assist with food safety programs and audits as needed.
• Prepare and analyze test data; generate reports for leadership.
• Support safety initiatives and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Statistical knowledge

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college in sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARYPerform various laboratory testing to ensure product meets applicable specifications. Maintain related paperwork. Aid in the preparation, implementation and auditing of food quality and food safety programsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Perform test on batches to ensure product is mixed according to published standard operating procedures.Conducts assorted in-house inspectionsAssists in special projects as assignedCompletes various reports as required by the companyAssists with audit criteria and procedures.Maintains regular, dependable and reliable attendance.Comply with all company policies and programs (including providing leadership for safety initiatives within the facility).Complete all other assigned duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred especially in food sciences, biology, chemistry, or other related fields of study.Quality experience in food industry or related college study required.Effective and efficient user of common computer equipment and programs including Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Internet Explorer.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent communication needed to interface with all departments and outside vendors. Must be able to interact with customers on product development.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to take measurements in weights, chemical characteristics, and work in statistical process control. Must be able to work in fractions, and decimals (standard and metric) to effectively compute descriptive statistics, track trends, and perform other related functions.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Long hours involving extended standing, walking and sitting..Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to up to 20 lbs. occasionally, and up to 10 lbs. frequently, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, and grasping.Works in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.Works in temperature extremes, dampness.Proper personal protective equipment required.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varies: inside and outside, often wet and humid. May occasionally require early morning, late night, or weekend work.