3rd Shift - QA Lab Technician
About The Position
The QA Lab Technician performs quality assurance and laboratory work, including inspecting incoming raw materials for compliance with specifications, purchase orders, vendor certificates of analysis, regulations, kosher certification, and good manufacturing practices. The role also maintains raw-material files and manages production paperwork and lot traceability. Depending on assignments, the technician performs line-technician duties such as product and paste testing, seam teardowns by hand and with a seam scope, purchased-product testing, and reclamation work. The position requires communication, sound decisions, and corrective action when products are out of specification, as well as participation in supervisor-assigned projects. The technician works with QA, Packaging, and Production personnel; follows standard operating procedures, safety practices, quality standards, and GMPs; and monitors and records specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and prerequisite program requirements. The technician must report food safety and quality issues to management. On-the-job training is provided for company policies and safety, Mold School, Access database use, lab equipment, and HACCP for tomato canning and processing.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of QA/lab operations or ability to be trained.
- Ability to be observant, detail-oriented, accurate, and a team player.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good math skills.
- Ability to multitask and make levelheaded decisions in accordance with specifications.
- Safety awareness and ability to handle pressure.
- Some knowledge of the can coding system, inventory control systems, and general plant operations.
- Computer skills and knowledge of laboratory tests.
- Ability to taste all products.
- Ability to walk and remain on feet for extended periods.
- Ability to use hands to tear down cans with proper utensils.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to work well with others and move flexibly from one job to another.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming raw materials for compliance with specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, and good manufacturing practices.
- Maintain raw-material files.
- Issue paperwork for production lines, manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability.
- Perform assigned line-technician duties, including product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns by hand and with a seam scope, purchased-product testing, and reclamation work.
- Communicate, make decisions, and take corrective action in out-of-specification situations.
- Work on projects as assigned by the supervisor.
- Work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging, and Production personnel.
- Follow standard operating procedures relating to the position and adhere to safety requirements, quality standards, and GMPs.
- Monitor and record assigned Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and prerequisite program requirements, and take appropriate actions.
- Report food safety and quality issues to management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
