QA Technician (2nd Shift)

Baxters North America; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role ensures that products meet safety and quality standards through rigorous testing of raw materials and finished goods.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for an associate’s degree, and at least 2 years of quality assurance experience, preferably in the food industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

This position involves performing audits, monitoring ingredient storage, and collaborating with production teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or quality control.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product standards through testing on raw material and in-process checks.
• Monitor ingredient storage for proper rotation and usage.
• Perform daily audits to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Batch Testing

Inspection

Quality Assurance Process

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Scope of Job

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring product produced meets safety, regulatory, and company quality standards through testing on raw material, in-process checks, finished good testing and daily audits of the facility. Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible for reporting out of specification data to supervisors as well as responsible departments.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide suggestions / strategies to help maintain consistent and quality products.
• Perform analysis on in process batches to ensure compliance to tech standards.
• Perform analysis of raw materials to ensure ingredients are received within specifications.
• Perform post incubation testing of finished goods to confirm commercial sterility.
• Perform seal inspection and lab analysis of MRE items (Creek facility only).
• Escalate out of specification results to supervisor and responsible departments.
• Set up, participate, and clear daily sensory.
• Monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation and usage of materials including proper storage based on allergen and ingredient type.
• Perform daily audits (as scheduled) to ensure systems and policy compliance including line audits.
• Support continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and the quality of our products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. An associate’s degree is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a quality assurance or quality control role in manufacturing required. Food industry experience is preferred. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft suites including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies

Batch Testing, Inspection, Non-destructive Testing, Precision Measurement, Product QA, Quality Assurance Process, Quality Control/Testing, Quality Improvement, Quality Inspection, Total Quality Management (TQM), Product Specifications, Inspection Documentation, Quality Management System (QMS), Problem-Solving Skills, Detail Oriented, Organization Skills, Adaptable, Communication Skills, Time Management, Proactive, Adaptive, Integrity and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements

Requires prolonged standing, squatting, and walking. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.

2nd Shift