QA Technician -2nd Shift

LALA US, Inc • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves performing required tests and quality control inspections of raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods. The position requires accurate recording, communication, and filing of results, as well as routine line inspections on the production floor. Experience in a lab setting is preferred, including the use of instruments for chemical and biological testing such as pH, viscosity, fat, protein, coliform count, APC count, yeast and mold count.

Requirements

• 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.
• Regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Department Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience preferred - use of instruments to complete chemical and biological testing like pH, viscosity, fat, protein, coliform count, APC count, yeast and mold count.
• Experience in SAP.
• Lab and QA 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.

Benefits

• $3,000 Hiring Bonus!
• Competitive pay: $23.47 per hour. After six months' pay is increased to $26.08 per hour.
• Shift differential of $1.25 per hour for all hours worked between 6pm-6am
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed