1st shift Senior QA 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 (QA) Supervisor, we are looking for a Senior QA Technician to join our cutting‑edge food production plant in Indiana. You will play a critical role in implementing quality assurance programs within the food product manufacturing process and ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. You will be the main point of contact for customers requesting sampling during trials.

This is a day shift role, Monday through Friday, 6 AM—2:30 PM, with some flexibility required during audits and food trials.

You want to bring your experience and knowledge of quality control and testing standards in food or ingredient plant operations to make an impact. You want to work for a company where your voice will be heard and where you can grow your career in QA and beyond.

Autonomy and influence. As a crucial point of contact for customers during ingredient and product trials, you will be essential in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer for globally recognized brands. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with not just the QA and Plant Managers but our COO as well.

Career development. You will help guide the work of a team, prioritizing a collaborative environment. Whether you want to move up within QA as we continue to build the team or into another area of plant operations, you will be supported in your professional growth.

• Conduct quality control and testing. You will be accountable for completing routine testing, which includes environmental monitoring, light monitoring, water sampling, air sampling, and nitrogen sampling. You will perform and oversee testing raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. You will field external requests for sampling from customers, determining batch and timing. You will analyze test results, identify trends, recommend corrective actions, maintain detailed documentation and report on results.
• Conduct lab inventory. You will determine and schedule dates for recycling or destroying ingredients or products, taking responsibility for adding to the Dommer list. You will perform inventory audits and work with purchaser to maintain acceptable levels.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance practices. You will ensure all products meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.). You will conduct self-inspections to monitor the implementation of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles. You will assist in preparing for audits by regulatory agencies and customers.

• The experience. You have worked in quality control or quality assurance in a food manufacturing environment. You have a strong understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You have an understanding of food safety requirements and have completed HACCP training and GFSI scheme training. Ideally, you are familiar with FDA, BRC, and other relevant audits and regulatory requirements.
• The integrity and accountability. You have an analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and creative problem‑solving. You have excellent…