Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Erlanger, KY Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 10/27/2025 Job Categories:
Accounting/Auditing, Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Construction, Mining and Trades, Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management, Quality Control
Job Description
Quality Assurance Technician - Erlanger, KY Quality Assurance Technician - Erlanger, KY
Job Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician role is a technical position within the Quality organization and reports to the QFS Manager. The QA Technician will support the implementation and enforcement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System requirements throughout all of the manufacturing process in order to ensure compliance with the company policies, FDA cGMP, and industry standards. This role requires strong communication skills, prioritization based production needs, and adaptability with fast paced environments. This role will require the ability to work independently to push the production team to success. The personnel that fill this role are expected to present a professional image to internal departments and facilitate the success of the operations group.
Primary Job Functions:
Perform Risk Based Quality, Layered Audits based on:
First Pass Quality Deviation, Rejections
EMP Failures and related GMP practices
Customer complaint data (cap seal / torque, bag closer, box seals, leaking containers)
Foreign material risks (Glass, plastic, wood, gasket material, etc.)
Weigh compliance
Formulation Compliance (staging, scanning, order of addition, etc.)
Support Technical QA in Cross Functional Initiatives
Audit for implementation and sustainment of CAPAs
Provide interface with operators during MOC validations
Monitoring of GMPs during MOC, Construction, etc.
Provide 24/7 back-up coverage for micro sanitation and EMP swabbing
FS&Q Skills Validation support to operations
Escalate issues to Technical QA
Coordinate Activities of contracted Quality Inspectors which include:
Labeling compliance
Leaking Container,
Box Making
Sweeping/GMP support
GMP Inspections
Daily GMP Walkthrough
Weekly Glass and Brittle Plastics Inspections
Requirements:
Two (2) year associates degree in a science related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or 3-5 years food or beverage manufacturing QA experience working in a production environment
Follow all company policies, cGMP, Food Safety, FDA, USDA, GFSI, FSMA, OHSA Safety regulations, QMS and SOP / SSOPs.
Must have strong quality and food safety technical skills and problem solving / organizational skills (cGMPs, basic microbiology including swabbing, IPM, hygienic design, and sanitation).
Ability to read written Instruction, SOP, SSOP and write production quality reporting on documentation or in computer data base programs
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills including written and verbal communication of technical results
Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced work environment
Proficient in computer processes and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs and walk/stand throughout shift
Key Shills & Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
Strong customer interaction skills
Results oriented and driven to achieve business revenue growth
High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values
Multi-tasking workload
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Teamwork and a collaborative style
Learning agility and adaptability to change
Working Conditions:
Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
This role does not require travel.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
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origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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