Quality Technician (Night Shift)

This position is responsible for laboratory operations regarding product testing, internal audits, and monitoring production quality. This person has developed skills in monitoring quality systems and laboratory related duties. QA personnel are responsible for disposition of products; this includes approval of products, packaging material, labels, as well as the hold and release of inventory. The QA laboratory technician plays a role in ensuring all products meet Food Safety and Food Quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for laboratory operations regarding product testing, internal audits, and monitoring production quality; Responsible for disposition of products including approval of products, packaging material, labels, and hold and release of inventory; Ensure all products meet Food Safety and Food Quality requirements; Adhere to GLP, GMP, and safety requirements; Responsible for daily laboratory operations; Maintain and perform duties needed to meet production orders (chemical analysis, product approvals, COA, and specifications); Maintain incoming and outgoing products (tracking, analysis, record keeping, database); Maintain product retains; Perform equipment/calibration in lab and plant where appropriate; Assist in general audit of quality system; Purchase and maintain laboratory inventory; Cover techs for vacations when needed and any calls in lab; Assist in maintaining and understanding product specifications, SDS, TDS, and kosher documents; Analyze test data to determine acceptability; Disposition of material produced and incoming material; Approve packaging and labels for use; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Two-three years lab experience; Knowledge of food manufacturing and sensory analysis; Some knowledge of quality assurance programs; Basic computer skills; Minimum high school diploma; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and ability to draw and interpret bar graphs; Must use logical thought processes and deductive reasoning; Must be able to evaluate test data for the purpose of determining process control adherence and determine proper responses to 'out-of-specification' product; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization; Requires exposure to the production environment, climbing ladders and moderate lifting (less than 25 lbs.)

Nice to have

College level coursework in chemistry or pertinent job-related experience

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; 401(k) matching; Paid Vacation; Holidays; Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program