Quality Specialist – Aseptic

Heartland Food Products Group

. Support food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs within an aseptic food manufacturing facility .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance, regulatory compliance, and food safety within an aseptic food manufacturing environment. Proficient in documentation practices, batch release processes, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and compliance with FDA regulations.

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Quality Assurance ExpertiseFDA Regulations ComplianceGood Documentation PracticesBatch Release ProcessesStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceBatch Record ReconciliationData RetrievalProblem-SolvingDocumentation ReviewProcess ControlFood Safety StandardsAnalytical Testing CoordinationMicrobiological Testing Coordination

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationCorrective Action Skills

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ScienceBetter Process Control School (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingHACCP RequirementsPreventive ControlsLow Acid Canned Food ExperienceAseptic ProcessingQuality StandardsBatch-Release Performance Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs within an aseptic food manufacturing facility
Ensure products comply with FDA regulations, HACCP requirements, Preventive Controls, customer specifications, and company quality standards
Ensure batch records are compliant for final release decisions
Maintain the release spreadsheet for review and release processes in the Aseptic Department
Reconcile batch records and ensure all related documents are filed
Retrieve data and print sterility-cycle graphs and logs for batch records
Review documentation, identify corrections, and return it to Production
Submit processing documentation and graphs/logs to the QA Supervisor and/or Heartland Process Authority for secondary review
Escalate deviations and OOS results to the QA Supervisor
Ensure timely final-product batch release
Coordinate expedited product testing with Analytical and Microbiological Laboratories
Coordinate urgent release timelines with Commercialization Managers or Warehouse Supervisors
Assist the QA Supervisor with material extensions, CAPA investigations, deviations, and derogations
Coordinate secure storage of older batch records with the Warehouse
Develop and sustain relationships with Quality Assurance, Operations, and Planning
Establish, implement, and monitor batch-release performance indicators
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in science required
1-2 years in a food manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in Quality Assurance and Good Documentation requirements
Better Process Control School preferred
Low Acid Canned Food experience preferred
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to work with cross functional departments within the organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and corrective action/resolution skills
Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Requires some release activities during off hours
Understanding of regulatory requirements for food safety
Ability to physically perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Ability to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods
Ability to work extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends
Visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout the plant and distribution center
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package