Analyst Quality Assurance 1

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential.  Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings
• Mental health benefits

A full list of benefits can be found here https://careers.marzetticompany.com/benefits

Role Overview

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Start time 6:30am – 3:00pm

· Basic science skills; math, accurate data collection, general lab, and computer data entry.

· Dependable and timely.

· Fundamental written and verbal communication skills.

· Capable and willing to follow detailed instructions and specifications.

· Capacity to learn tasks and supporting methods.

· Ability to work independently on pre-assigned task.

· Multi-task, organize job tasks and the workspace.

· Basic Understanding of the key testing attributes measured daily in the job Follows Work Practices in Quality Assurance Manual.

· Reports processing problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.

· Reports packaging line problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.

· Collects retain samples at prescribed frequency and maintains samples in an organized fashion.

· Maintains adequate inventory of lab-prepared colors and flavors.

· Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

· Performs calibration of lab equipment when assigned.

Monitors critical control points (CCPs) for PH, water activity and metal detection.

· Follows and maintains awareness of the plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports anything which might have a negative impact.

· Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) established by QA Manager and Safety guidelines established by plant management.

· Ensures quality, food safety 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs, assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.

· Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.

· Any and all other duties assigned due to business needs.

How you'll do it

The successful candidate will put our values into practice every day:

Hunger​.  I come ready, pay attention, and refuse to settle for getting by when getting better is possible.​

Respect​.  I know my people by name, show up for them as humans, and never make anyone feel small.​

Courage​.  I say the hard thing, own my mistakes, and carry my team’s voice forward.​

Humility​.  I ask before I assume, learn from those around me, and lead with curiosity over ego.​

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual.
Who we are

The Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert’s and Bachan’s, in addition to exclusive license agreements with Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to Make Every Meal Better. We are a spirited blend of tradition and innovation—real people crafting real flavor. We’re not just a team; we’re a promise—a commitment to craft, care, and create a legacy.

Working Conditions

Works in a laboratory and manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Requires some lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment and product cases. Must be able to stand for an 8–10-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and / or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts / equipment, and handling hazardous testing and sanitation chemicals. The Noise level in the lab is moderate and loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.