Quality Assurance Technician - Kennesaw, GA

Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a “hands on” technician that performs quality assurance / control functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies.Shift Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, must be open to overtime including weekends and holidays.Major AccountabilitiesEnsure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulationsAct as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safetySample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specificationsPerform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologiesAssist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCPRecord and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specificationsAssist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvementsPartner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirementsAssist in drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms as directedPartner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification auditsSupport document control activities including reviewing batch records for completeness, verifying logs and records are appropriately completed, and maintaining quality records as requiredReview lab analysis reports and communicate findings to QA leadership for disposition of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goodsFollow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPsOther duties as assignedAuto req ID459438BRMinimum Education RequiredHigh School/GEDJob_CategoryTechnicianAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesEducationMinimum – High School DiplomaExperiencePreferred – Associate degree in a science-related fieldPreferred: Two years of experience as a QA/QC technician in a food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical GMP environmentExperience working in an FDA regulated environmentExperience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSIExperience with food safety and defence programsSpecific Skills & AbilitiesAbility to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environmentStrong teamwork and influence skillsMust have the ability to assess situation and develop a solutionMust have good attention to detailMust have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting requiredExperience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on ExcelStrong analytical experienceAbility to learn new technologies quicklyResults driven, strong work ethicStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 poundsAbility to perform a standing job for a full shiftMust be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of timeAbility to differentiate subtle variances in colorAbility to wear a respirator and hearing protectionAbility to work overtime or weekends as needed to support production schedulesFluent In English Required, Bilingual (Spanish) PreferredMust possess a valid US driver’s licenseADM requires the successful completion of a background check.Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.The Pay For This Position Is Expected To Be$21.50/Hour Plus $2 shift DifferentialCity*KennesawState*GeorgiaJob CodeManufacturing ManufacturingAffiliate SponsorADM