Quality Assurance Technician- Kennesaw, GA

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician- Kennesaw, GA
Location: Kennesaw, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift - Kennesaw, GA

NATURE & SCOPE

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 assist in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
Record and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Partner 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 requirements
Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms
Partner 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 audits
Perform document control activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work instructions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documentation, and filing and maintaining all records as required
Review and approve lab analysis reports for the approval of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods
Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs
Other duties as assigned

Education

Minimum - High School Diploma

Experience

Preferred two years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI
Experience with food safety and defence programs

Specific Skills & Abilities

Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
Strong leadership skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven, strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability 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 lift up to 55 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to drive a forklift
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
Fluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Must possess a valid US driver's license

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:98428BR

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 06/25/25