Quality Assurance Technician

Opportunity: Morgan Foods, located in Austin, IN., is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Technician. Our QA Technicians support production, food safety, and sanitation to ensure that our product meets the highest quality standards. The role is full-time, (3rd shift) M-F, 10pm-6:30a, onsite role. This role will occasionally work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support the business and production demands. Company Summary: Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, “A Tradition in Store Brands.” An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace. Privately held, headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in IN and MI, Morgan Foods is dedicated to producing the highest quality, delicious food that families love. For over 125 years, Morgan Foods has been an industry leader, dedicated to quality and innovation. Five generations of Morgans have valued our team, investing in their careers and professional growth, while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. Come join the team with an amazing history and a great future! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Is a Safety Champion for the organization by following all safety procedures, identifying potential hazards, and supporting our safety-first work environment. Support production floor quality operations by performing analytical and product attribute testing and accurately recording results. Conduct SSOP and GMP pre-operational inspections to ensure sanitation, quality, and food safety requirements are met. Inspect ingredient storage areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards. Verify incoming ingredients meet required specifications and accurately record results. Collect product samples for incubation testing and maintain accurate records. Inspect label operations to ensure label accuracy, product identification, and quality compliance. Identify, isolate, and document non-conforming raw ingredients and products according to company standards. Document and maintain quality holds. Work with production employees, supervisors, maintenance, R&D teams, and USDA inspectors to maintain product quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely quality documentation, logs, and records. Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently walk and stand throughout the shift. Ability to moderately bend, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and use hands/fingers/wrists to complete inspections, testing, documentation, and computer entries. Ability to occasionally lift more than 25 lbs. Moderate computer and documentation use is required. Environmental Requirements: Ability to work in the following environments: Manufacturing Plant — primary work environment, not climate-controlled with variable temperatures. Office/Lab Area — secondary work environment, may be climate controlled. Communication Requirements: Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, quality standards, safety rules, GMPs, SSOPs, and documentation requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, QA personnel, maintenance, production employees, and USDA inspectors to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Ability to complete required written & computerized documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Behavioral & Work Style Expectations: Uses a positive, person-centered interpersonal style in the execution of duties with the ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrates reliability, accountability, strong attention to detail, and consistent attendance. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs. Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, food safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement. Scheduling & Availability: Ability to work assigned shift, Monday–Friday, 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., with overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed. Flexibility is required to support production demands, quality needs, training, and business operations. Education/Training/Skills/Experience/Personal Attributes: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred in quality assurance, food technology, or related. College degree may be substituted by a high school diploma or equivalent with additional food production experience. Basic laboratory, science, food safety, or quality assurance knowledge preferred. Manufacturing experience in food manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Intermediate computer skills required. SAP experience or other ERP system experience preferred. Strong attention to detail required. Strong communication skills: verbal, written, computer, presentation. Ability to work independently while contributing and collaborating within a larger team environment. Organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines in an environment with changing priorities. Excellent attendance record required. Candidate Notes: The above job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of the role and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the role. The job description for this role will be provided to interviewees. Travel: Negligible. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Morgan Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, or any other characteristic protected under Indiana or applicable federal law. Compensation: $20.00/hr. starting with incremental increases every six months. Benefits: Excellent, comprehensive benefit offering: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA options, EAP, Paid Time Off, On-Site Clinic, Retirement plans with company contribution, Company Events, and Great Culture.