Quality Control - 2nd Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

45m•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid or liquid materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties: Other duties may be assigned. Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment. Tests materials used as ingredients in products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, and density. Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment. Calibrates laboratory instruments. Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications. Collects the production paperwork. Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed. Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics. Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability. Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations. Mains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Lift 50 pounds 25 times during the shift
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
Tests materials used as ingredients in products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, and density.
Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
Calibrates laboratory instruments.
Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
Collects the production paperwork.
Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.
Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics.
Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability.
Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.
Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.