QA Technician: Food Safety & Quality Assurance

El Milagro Inc. (US); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

El Milagro Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a QC Technician (Quality Assurance) to ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role performs inspections, lab tests, process monitoring, and documentation to support GMP compliance and company quality policies.

Responsibilities include pre-operational checks, environmental monitoring, sample collection, record keeping, and reporting deviations to supervisors. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous quality control or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality assurance practices.
• MUST be bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies and procedures related to food safety and food defense.
• Inspect employee GMP compliance before personnel enter production areas.
• Perform pre-operational inspections before production lines start.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and ATP testing of designated equipment and areas prior to production, as required.
• Verify that metal detectors are functioning properly and are within certification.
• Ensure scales used in production are functioning correctly and within certification.
• Confirm that packaging materials, ingredients, and date codes match the product being produced.
• Maintain accurate records of analyses conducted during the shift.
• Collect samples for analysis according to established procedures.
• Analyze retention samples and maintain organized sample inventory.
• Report any deviations to the supervisor to prevent out-of-spec products.
• Release compliant product and hold non-conforming items.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab and keep a shift log.
• Notify QA Director of food safety risks or holds.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

GMPs knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

El Milagro Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a QC Technician (Quality Assurance) to ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role performs inspections, lab tests, process monitoring, and documentation to support GMP compliance and company quality policies.

Responsibilities include pre-operational checks, environmental monitoring, sample collection, record keeping, and reporting deviations to supervisors. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.