Quality Assurance Lab Technician 6AM-6PM

Stella & Chewy'S•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician assures that safe, quality foods are produced by performing quality-control laboratory tests and tasks in accordance with Stella & Chewy’s Quality Assurance Standards. Reporting to the Food Safety Specialist and Quality Manager, the technician conducts and records laboratory testing, trends results, maintains an accurate daily activity log, and works with other departments and management on quality issues. The role requires familiarity with Stella & Chewy’s products, including their texture, taste, color, and ingredients. The scheduled days are Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday. The position may require staying late and working weekdays or weekends as necessary. The technician is also responsible for following safety rules and regulations, including the Lock Out Tag Out program, and knowing where to find and how to read safety data sheets, what safety equipment is needed for tasks, and which chemicals are used for cleaning.

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science-based major.
6–12 months of quality-control experience in a food-processing environment.
Reliable source of transportation.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer and copier, and laboratory equipment.
Ability to use software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, and complete reports using Excel and Word.
Ability to write reports and effectively present information to managers and other employees.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions regarding product quality.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay late if needed and availability to work weekdays and weekends if necessary.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Collect samples for microbiological testing.
Maintain laboratory conditions according to aseptic technique standards.
Collect LRN swabs and maintain laboratory-supply inventory to support testing and optimal inventory levels.
Conduct APC, ATP, LRN, and other laboratory testing as assigned by the Food Safety Specialist, QA Supervisor, and QA Manager.
Test moisture samples using the Meat Analyzer and manage data to support business needs.
Conduct water activity testing and track and trend results.
Learn basic Quality Technician functions and occasionally provide coverage as needed.
Maintain accurate records of laboratory testing, results trends, and daily activities.
Work with other departments and management on quality issues and maintain knowledge of the company’s products, texture, taste, color, and ingredients.
Follow company safety rules and regulations, including all aspects of the Lock Out Tag Out program.
Know where MSDS documents are located and how to read them, what safety equipment is required for specific tasks, and what chemicals are used for cleaning.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Food Safety Specialist and/or Quality Manager.