Senior Quality Assurance Technician

Who we are

Skjodt‑Barrett is a world‑class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America’s most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family‑founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well‑positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue‑chip international brands and mid‑sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, we are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join our state‑of‑the‑art food production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. You will play a critical role in performing and supporting daily QA activities across both the production floor and the laboratory. You will execute sampling programs, conduct verification checks, support investigations, maintain quality documentation, and provide guidance to QA Technicians to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

This is an on‑site role.

You bring hands‑on experience as a QA Technician in a regulated manufacturing environment ‑ food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar. You understand how quality programs operate in real production settings, and you are motivated by the opportunity to elevate standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You want to work for a company where your contributions are valued, where you can collaborate across teams, and where you can grow your career in QA and beyond.

Autonomy and influence. You will play an essential role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of innovative food products. You will independently perform technical sampling, verification checks, and quality monitoring programs, while providing support to QA Technicians and contributing to daily operational excellence.

Impact. You will help strengthen our quality culture by ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and consistency. Your work in inspections, investigations, sampling, and documentation will directly influence production performance, customer satisfaction, and audit readiness.

Career development. You will join a collaborative QA team that values transparency, respect, and learning. This role is ideal for a seasoned QA Technician ready to step into a senior‑level position with the opportunity to gain deeper investigative experience, support Quality Management System programs, and grow toward leadership or specialized QA roles.

• Perform sampling and testing. You will complete internal and external sampling activities, fulfill customer sample requests, collect retained samples, and maintain retention programs. You will conduct routine sampling for environmental monitoring programs in light, water, air, and nitrogen.
• Work on the production floor and in the lab. You will divide your time between the floor and the laboratory, performing hands‑on verification checks, reviewing product quality, conducting testing, and supporting QA Technicians completing line checks.
• Lead verification and inspection activities. You will perform GMP self‑inspections, conduct verification checks (including equipment verifications), complete routine audits, and ensure all documentation is accurate and audit‑ready.
• Support investigations. You will assist in deviation investigations, including participating in equipment inspections, completing swabbing, coordinating sample pulls, gathering documentation, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate across teams. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance. You will support equipment or process…