Quality Assurance Technician

Balchem Corporation

Quality Assurance Technician performing quality assurance duties at Balchem's Lincoln, NE facility. Monitoring safety and quality of products, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLincoln • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician performs quality assurance duties as needed to support plant operations
Examines Company facilities to ensure standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved
Monitors cleaning and sanitation procedures and performs product testing
Directly reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation
Maintains and guarantees SensoryEffects Cereal Systems quality and safety standards
Work with Production Manager to monitor and document the safety and quality of raw and finished products; report any deviation from quality of service that may become a potential liability
Provide proper forms and control samples to shift leaders and operators as needed for production
Assist and monitor cleaning and sanitation procedures; assist with research and development (R&D) projects
Perform QA testing during the course of production, including, but not limited to, moisture, sensory, and granulation analysis; resolve all quality problems
Monitor timeliness and completeness of QA procedures and documentation, i.e., equipment line clean-outs, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) duties, Critical Control Point/Control Point (CCP/CP) procedures, etc.
Ensure all paperwork is complete in an accurate and timely manner; ensure the documentation complies with Company standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures, i.e. personnel, safety, and equipment maintenance and upkeep
Become proficient in areas of production and safety policies and procedures (accident/injury reporting, blood borne pathogens, confined spaces, emergency evacuation, equipment operation/maintenance, hazard communication, ladders, lockout/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science is desirable
Two to four years of experience in a production facility in quality control is highly desirable
Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written)
Must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable, and trustworthy)
Ability to utilize common sense and skills in completing responsibilities and operating equipment conforming to company production, personnel, and safety procedures
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner
Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance after 1st month
401(k) with 6% employer match after 60 days
Paid Time Off
Uniforms and safety shoes provided
Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (work-related)
Free Cereal

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assuranceproduct testingmoisture analysissensory analysisgranulation analysisdocumentationcleaning proceduressanitation proceduresCritical Control Point proceduresMaster Sanitation Schedule

Soft Skills

organizationtime managementcommunication skillsattention to detailmulti-taskingprioritizationstrong work ethicsconflict resolutionteam spiritfeedback