QA Technician - 3rd Shift

LALA US•Omaha, NE

11d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

$3,000 Hiring Bonus! LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. Competitive pay: $23.47 per hour. After six months' pay is increased to $26.08 per hour. There is shift differential of $1.25 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00PM and 6:00AM. Annual pay increases Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 401k with Company match PTO, personal holidays after one year of service, and holidays Job Purpose This is a 3 rd shift position. Shift hours are 10:00PM until 6:30AM . May be subject to change based on operations and business necessity. Weekend and overtime work will be required based on production and operational needs. This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Department Supervisor. Under regular supervision, performs required tests, and quality control inspections of raw materials, in process batches, and finished goods. Accurately records, communicates, and files results. Performs routine line inspections on the production floor.

Requirements

Minimum Education Required: 4 Year degree in a science related field or 1 year minimum of equivalent experience in a QA or laboratory setting.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to use various laboratory equipment.
Ability to perform inspections on the production floor.
This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Department Manager.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quality control inspections on production samples.
Performs chemical and microbiological analysis on raw materials and final products to verify adherence to stated specifications.
Performs routine line inspections, audits, and equipment checks on the production floor.
Uses keen observation skills, clear communication skills, and good judgment to catch, address, and prevent production errors.
Approves release of products and materials.
Maintains various production and raw material testing and problem logs and records.
Stores production and raw material samples.
In consultation with supervision, takes proper steps to troubleshoot problems in the lab and on the production floor.
Maintains lab equipment and keeps work area clean.
Performs all operations according to all established Safety Policies, Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Reports and takes necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
Communicates effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner within the quality department and with other departments throughout the plant at all levels.
Performs sanitation inspections on equipment and facility to maintain a sanitary and food safe environment.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and classification of the position.