Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands, a leader in the food industry, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician in Hagerstown. The role involves ensuring food safety and quality through rigorous laboratory testing and collaboration with various departments. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and preferably have food manufacturing experience. The position offers competitive hourly wages with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)/pension eligibility

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift 40 pounds, and work in team settings.
• Comfortable identifying differences based on specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare and maintain microbiological laboratory testing reagents.
• Input data to maintain permanent records of analyses.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 2:00 PM-10:30 AM

Hourly Rate: $0.00 an hour + $1.00 shift differential

Conagra Brands in Hagerstown, proud makers of Gardein, is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our 2nd shift team. You will join a team of about 250 and will report to the QA Supervisor.

Schedule:

2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 2:00pm - 10:30pm | You will need to be available for possible weekend work.

Starting Pay:

$22.86/hour + $1/hour shift differential | Your wage will increase over time!

Essential duties:

• You can work flexible shifts; overtime and weekends may be necessary, to provide support to the plant operations during lab tech absenteeism and vacation coverage

• You can walk, stand, bend, lift up to approximately 40 pounds, climb, twist, and stack.

• You can work well in team settings and work with multiple different departments (operations, maintenance, corporate departments, outside vendors)

• You can follow basic direction and make decisions based on company specifications. Must be comfortable identifying differences based off given specifications and notifying management when such differences are found

• You will prepare and maintain microbiological laboratory testing reagents and equipment.

• You will perform tests to ensure our quality standards are met.

• You will input data into computer to maintain a permanent record of all finished analyses.

• Plant contains two allergen and several sensitizing agents which you will be subject to. Sensitizers include Sulfites. Allergens include Wheat, Soy, Barley (Canadian regulations), Sulfites (Canadian Regulations).

• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position, you will perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Experience:

• Food manufacturing experience

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Anticipated Close Date: July 4, 2025Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.