Lab Technician

Community Coffee•Port Allen, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lab Technician you will test and inspect products at various stages of the production process to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. You will directly impact our promise to deliver the best tasting premium coffee to our customers!

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required
Passing score on aptitude test required in lieu of high school diploma or equivalent.
Four years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in food manufacturing environment
Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Familiar with Quality Assurance, Statistical, and mechanical terminology
Investigative skills
Ability to work independently
Analytical mindset
Good organizational skills
Team oriented with positive can-do attitude
Required to work with and dispose of Hazardous Materials.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with State and Federal regulatory requirements as relates to Food Safety

Responsibilities

Tests products at specified stages in production process and tests products for variety of quality characteristics
Records test data
Evaluates data and communicates effectively any deviations from existing standards
Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
Enters data into computer for analysis
Responsible for sanitation and safety of work area and maintenance of equipment in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, AIB (American Institute of Baking) Consolidated Standards of Food Safety, and GFSI requirements
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Performs regular calibration/validation of quality testing equipment
May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned