QC PHYSICAL LAB TECH I - WEEKEND DAYTIME SHIFT 395 (6:00A - 6:30P)

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

4d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing physical and organoleptic testing on various materials and products, recording results, initiating investigations for out-of-specification results, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining accurate records. The role also involves adhering to safety and GMP requirements, ordering supplies, and communicating effectively within the team and with other departments. The technician will work at both the 391 and 395 manufacturing facilities in Bloomingdale and must be able to support the business with a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years laboratory experience.
Familiarity with general laboratory equipment required.
Proven ability to accurately conduct physical and organoleptic testing and inspect raw materials, in-process materials, finished products and other laboratory samples according to set standards and SOP’s.
Reads, understands and follows SOPs.
Sound knowledge of testing and inspection processes.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving skills required.
Good time management skills; ability to work well independently; ability to prioritize, calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously and change tasks frequently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and flexibility to change tasks frequently.
Strong teamwork skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work.
Demonstrates and promotes company core values.
Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, batch records and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine e-mails to communicate within QC and with operations personnel.
Ability to collect data for investigations for root cause analysis and troubleshooting processing issues.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to accurately complete paperwork, including completing logbooks.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.
Ability to compare results to specifications to determine if result meets requirements.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Basic computer skills required in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work at both the 391 and 395 manufacturing facilities in Bloomingdale.

Responsibilities

Receives and collects samples in the LIMS system.
Performs physical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, prepackaged items, stability samples and other laboratory samples.
Performs organoleptic testing, including, but not limited to appearance, taste and odor.
Records and compares results to specifications and performs secondary reviews.
Initiates OOS investigations for any samples not meeting specification or any samples that are atypical from historical trend.
Operates equipment in all of the following pieces of lab equipment, including but not limited to: pH meter, FTIR, NIR, disintegration apparatus, moisture analyzer, automatic tablet tester (hardness, weight, length, thickness), Anton Paar modular unit (density meter, refractometer, polarimeter), automatic titrator (acid value, Karl Fischer), Karl Fischer oven, powder density tester, sonic sifter, friability apparatus, density by pycnometer, water activity meter, melting point apparatus, viscometer, balance, loss on drying oven.
Accurately enters laboratory test results into worksheets, Excel spreadsheets, LIMS and Access database.
Requests samples through Smartsheet, as needed.
Performs metal detector checks and temperature checks as needed.
Promptly answers phone calls, emails and two-way radio calls and follows up.
Accurately maintains daily logs and equipment logbooks.
Cleans, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
Orders lab supplies as needed.
Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.
Ability to work on the Production floor as a MQ Inspector based on business needs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends to support the business.