Compliance Quality Assurance Technician

Albertsons•Bellevue, WA

15d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Job description Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey. A $60Bn company with 2,200+ stores, 23 distribution centers, and 20 food and beverage plants make us one of the largest retailers in the United States. With stores in 34 states serving 34 million customers, our foundation is our 20 well-known grocery banners with an eclectic and legendary history. Across the nation, we are moving the needle through innovation The Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Graveyard QA Lab Tech . This position is located in Bellevue, Washington Shift = 4 x 10hrs, from Tuesday to Saturday, from 6pm to 4:30am Competitive Wages – The pay range is $26.12 to $34.82 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional premiums for swing and grave shifts are available. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience preferred
Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements are adhered to.
Performance of lab testing procedures as required. This includes Microbial plating, Component Analysis, Environmental Swabbing, and more
Inspect Equipment and Plant Areas to ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance standards are being met
Ability to perform sensory analysis on milk and other products produced at the plant
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Extremely attentive to detail
Can work alone as well as with a team
Good analytical and problem-solving skills - Know when to report issues to management based on test results
Excellent Documentation Skills
Good oral/written communication skills
Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision
Proficient in Window based PC programs
Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, & Good Sanitation Practices
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Need good time management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments/projects

Responsibilities

Testing Primary (Friday into Saturday)
Vacation Relief
Lab Maintenance and Support in:
Piolet Samples
Calibration
Equipment Maintenance Schedule
Water Testing (Facility/Filler/Finished Product 7 - day)
Environmental Testing: Air, Air Blow, Surface Swbs
Container Testing
Rennet Dispensing
Data Entry
Sample Staging (FMMA, Water)
Return Lap Shipments
Internal Audits/Inspections
Lab Inventory Clerk/Receiver
Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results
Ensuring that daily records are well kept and maintained.
Data entry and tracking
Performing internal audits
Following hold procedures for products that do not meet specifications
Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's)
Must willing to work flexible hours
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet operation and business needs
Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
Participate in preparation for all inspections
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Participate in driving continuous improvement.
Participate in preparation for all inspections