Night Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire (for the right candidate)

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 2-2-3 Schedule (Alternating weekends)

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting quality audits of beverage production to ensure product integrity and compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards. This role supports food safety and quality systems, performs analytical testing, and serves as a quality resource for production and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Medical benefits eligible the first of the month following 28 days of employment
• All other benefits eligible the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times
• Perform routine quality testing using lab equipment including HPLC, refractometer, pH meter, densitometer, Zahm Nagel, water bath, calibrated thermometers, and related instrumentation
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, water, and raw materials throughout the production process
• Verify Brix, pH, acidity, color, flavor, fill levels, and weights; perform caffeine, sorbic acid, and benzoic acid testing
• Perform line checks, packaging audits, allergen testing, ATP swabbing, and container/packaging inspections
• Collect and manage retention samples and ensure proper hold and disposition of nonconforming products
• Enter analytical results accurately into data collection systems and promptly report deviations
• Participate in FSMA, SQF, Kosher, Organic, and third-party audits
• Support Quality Management System and Food Safety initiatives
• Train and support QA Technicians as needed
• Maintain clean and organized lab and production areas
• Work scheduled shifts, weekends, and extended hours as required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field preferred
• One or more years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food or beverage environment
• Familiarity with lab safety practices and handling hazardous materials
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• English proficiency required;
  Spanish is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and data
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, dependable, and adaptable
• Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize and multitask

• Regular standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.