Quality Assurance Lab Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Reporting to the Quality Team Lead at our Imlay City plant, you will conduct routine and specialized testing on in‑process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to confirm quality and compliance. You will maintain sample retention, document results with accuracy, and partner with cross‑functional teams to address quality issues and promote continuous improvement. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Perform testing on ingredients, in‑process materials, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Record data, analyze results, compare outcomes against specifications, and escalate concerns when required. Support special projects and provide quality‑related guidance to production teams. Collaborate with operations to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. Ingredients Required for Your Success High school diploma or GED Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong attention to detail along with math skills necessary for interpreting measurements and graphs. What You Can Expect Physically You will be regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate throughout your shift. You may occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds and perform tasks involving reaching, kneeling, or crouching. You will work in an environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. You will need visual acuity for close and distance vision, color differentiation, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. #LI-onsite #LI-JC1 Compensation Pay Range:$37,000-$48,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail along with math skills necessary for interpreting measurements and graphs.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing on ingredients, in‑process materials, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Record data, analyze results, compare outcomes against specifications, and escalate concerns when required.
- Support special projects and provide quality‑related guidance to production teams.
- Collaborate with operations to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
