Quality Assurance Technician I

About the role

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day through teamwork and excellence. If you’re passionate about food safety, quality, and laboratory testing, this is your chance to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing and accurately analyze samples for internal and external customers.
• Report testing results and promptly communicate quality, safety, and security concerns to the appropriate team members and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot testing equipment while maintaining accurate calibration logs.
• Perform monthly intra-laboratory check samples to support testing accuracy and consistency.
• Follow all food safety and personal safety requirements, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, GFSI, and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area while completing assigned sanitation duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in cereal science, food science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively.
• Ability to learn and perform routine laboratory testing and accurately document results.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet, and company software systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and adapt to changing work duties and priorities.

Schedule

Full-Time, Work shift as assigned with overtime as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, vision, dental, HSA, EAP, and more)
• Career Advancement, training opportunities, and tuition assistance
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)