Quality Assurance Technician I — Food Safety & Lab Testing

The Mennel Milling Company; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company in Toledo, OH is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Technician I to support product quality and food safety programs. You will perform routine testing and document results to ensure adherence to internal specs and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes calibration, data accuracy, and teamwork with QA and production. A high school diploma is required; related science degrees are a plus, and there are opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in cereal science, food science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory testing and document results.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with company software.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork with internal and external customers.
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing and analyze samples for internal and external customers.
• Report results and communicate quality, safety, and security concerns to QA team.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot testing equipment and maintain logs.
• Conduct monthly intra-laboratory check samples to ensure testing accuracy.
• Follow GMP, OSHA, HACCP, GFSI, and FDA standards; maintain audit-ready area.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete sanitation duties.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Communication

Calibration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in cereal/food science or related field

Job description

The Mennel Milling Company in Toledo, OH is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Technician I to support product quality and food safety programs. You will perform routine testing and document results to ensure adherence to internal specs and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes calibration, data accuracy, and teamwork with QA and production. A high school diploma is required; related science degrees are a plus, and there are opportunities for growth and training.