QA Lab Tech-Nights

Michael Foods Inc.•Mars Hill, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Lab Tech performs comprehensive quality attribute testing to ensure products meet established specifications and safety standards. The role supports product safety, consistency, and quality throughout manufacturing and requires adherence to food safety protocols, including HACCP, GMP, and the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing. The technician follows safety rules and helps ensure that food safety and quality policies and procedures are applied consistently to reduce product and process variability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of work experience in a similar job function.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (AA), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Prior experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or laboratory testing.
Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write basic correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and operations involving U.S. currency and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to handle problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze and interpret information.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine verification checks for Critical Control Points (CCPs), Preventative Controls (PCs), and Critical Quality Points (CQPs).
Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of quality, environmental, and pre-authorization inspection results.
Verify incoming materials against required specifications when applicable to the work location.
Ensure outgoing products comply with required specifications.
Assist with training production personnel and ensure personnel follow proper procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Conduct regular audits and maintain compliance with quality management system standards.
Promptly report food safety and human safety concerns to appropriate personnel, such as the Safety Manager or FSQ Manager.
Audit and document processing parameters critical to product safety and quality.
Immediately report food safety risks to Production and QA Supervisors and report Quality and GMP concerns to the department Lead and/or Supervisor.
Place non-conforming finished goods on hold for further evaluation.
Perform visual inspections on lines before start-up and conduct pre-operational swabbing using a bioluminometer.
Test and organize the retention library, including samples where necessary.
Conduct product quality testing using knowledge of chemicals, laboratory equipment, and measurements.
Maintain working knowledge of instruments used for routine and non-routine sample testing and troubleshooting.
Communicate relevant information to employees on the shift and to incoming employees during shift changes.
Follow safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health into job tasks.
Follow quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety or quality.
Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and safety initiatives.