Quality and Food Safety Technician II 6pm-6am

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands in Jonesboro, Ark. is home to more than 200 team members. Jonesboro may be a smaller town, but it has a strong performing arts scene, multiple schools, and a diverse geography with sports and outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone. The Post Jonesboro team supports the community through food pantry volunteering and an annual toy drive during the holiday season.

Responsibilities

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.

At Post Consumer Brands, we're looking for big thinkers and problem-solvers who are passionate about quality and food safety. This is where you can make an impact, supporting the products families trust every day while building a career that's just right for you.

About the Role

As a Quality Technician, you'll be a key partner to our Operations Teams-providing real-time technical support to ensure products meet the highest standards in food safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll play a critical role in monitoring production, investigating issues, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, solving complex problems, and making a visible impact on production and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and leadership teams during production
• Lead and support noncompliance investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Perform audits and analyses on finished products, ingredients, packaging, and production systems
• Conduct inspections across key programs including GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, pest prevention, and allergen controls
• Investigate consumer and customer complaints to identify trends and solutions
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot QA lab and production testing equipment
• Record, analyze, and report audit findings and quality data
• Manage product holds/releases and communicate non-compliance issues with vendors (SCARs)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and food safety programs
• Ensure all work aligns with plant safety, food safety (SQF), quality, and environmental standards

Location & Travel

• Schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM on a rotating 2-3-2 schedule (includes every other weekend)
• Overtime: Required based on production needs and built into shift schedule.
• Travel: Minimal to none; plant-based role

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of food production and laboratory experience (required)
• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, GLPs, and food safety systems
• Experience with audits, SPC, and quality systems; PCQI certification preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical and regulatory data clearly
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Comfortable working with chemicals and near manufacturing equipment
• Ability to lead discussions, facilitate meetings, and support training initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Why You'll Love This Role

At Post Consumer Brands, you'll find more than just a job, you'll find a place where your work matters.

• Make a real impact: Help ensure the safety and quality of products enjoyed by millions
• Grow your career: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities to build your technical expertise
• Be part of something bigger: Contribute to a purpose-driven company focused on making lives better through accessible, delicious food
• Thrive in a supportive culture: Experience the flexibility and visibility of a smaller team with the resources of a larger organization
• Work alongside talented teams: Collaborate with passionate professionals who value quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Ready to Make an Impact

If you're ready to bring your expertise in quality and food safety to a team that values your ideas and contributions, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and discover how big company opportunity and small company attitude can power your next career move. Apply today and start making your mark.