Floater Quality Assurance Technician

Albertsons Companies•Bellevue, WA

6h•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Bellevue Milk Plant has an opening for floater QA Lab Tech. This position is in Bellevue, Washington and onsite. 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). Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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