QA Technician - 1st Shift at Conagra Brands in Hagerstown, MD

QA Technician - 1st Shift

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

Shift: 4:00 AM-2:00 PMHourly Rate: $23.56 an hour

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Team Leader, this role supports plant quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance through a blend of laboratory testing and production floor activities. Approximately 40% of the time is spent performing laboratory analysis and documentation, with 60% spent on the production floor monitoring processes, conducting inspections, and partnering with operations teams. This position helps ensure quality standards are met through testing, data collection, auditing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Perform tests to ensure quality standards are met.
• Input data into computer systems to maintain a permanent record of all finished analyses.
• Follow established procedures and make decisions based on company specifications.
• Identify differences from standard specifications and notify management when such differences are found.
• Monitor production processes to verify compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct product inspections, audits, and evaluations throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collect samples and perform quality checks using established procedures and specifications.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality-related activities accurately and timely.
• Work well in team settings and collaborate with multiple departments including operations, maintenance, corporate partners, and outside vendors.
• Support plant operations by providing coverage during lab technician absenteeism and vacation periods, which may require flexible shifts, overtime, or weekend work.
• Assist with quality investigations, product holds, customer complaints, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify that sanitation and good manufacturing practices are followed throughout the facility.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, laboratory testing, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using computer systems for data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including schedule adjustments when required.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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.

#LI-Onsite

Feedback welcome—especially if you'd like the QA responsibilities weighted even more heavily toward laboratory work or production-floor quality oversight.

Anticipated Close Date: August 19, 2026Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

• Balance: Paid-time off 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.