Quality Technician III (Food Manufacturing) - 3rd Shift

Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands

Quality Assurance

Troy, OH, USA

USD 49k-65k / year + Equity

Posted on May 15, 2026
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities on 3rd shift at the Troy, Ohio manufacturing facility. You will partner closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure products meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements through testing, inspections, documentation, and training.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Conduct microbiological testing and monitoring to support product safety and quality.
  • Organize and manage nutritional compliance sampling programs.
  • Maintain accurate records of sampling, testing, and results.
  • Support food safety and regulatory audits through preparation, execution, and follow‑up activities.
  • Deliver food safety training to Quality Assurance and Production associates.
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to support reliable testing results.
  • Perform and train others on preoperational inspections.
  • Inspect incoming materials to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Perform analytical and physical testing on ingredients, components, and finished products.
  • Conduct routine facility inspections to support safety and quality standards.
  • Complete assigned reports and summaries within required timelines.
  • Provide coverage for Quality Assurance associates during planned time off.
  • Maintain laboratory specifications, procedures, and documentation.
  • Perform process evaluations to assess equipment operating conditions, variability, and control.
  • Support the development and execution of Quality Systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and verify Critical Control Points throughout the plant, including pre‑shipment reviews.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Strong understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures programs.
  • Experience with aseptic plating techniques.
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring programs, including foodborne pathogens, indicator organisms, and sanitary design principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and Access skills.
  • Experience working with SAP systems.
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems.
Physical Requirements
More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:
  • Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
  • Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
  • Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$49,000-$65,000

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.