Lab Tech - Thursday-Saturday e/o Sunday 6am-630pm
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining daily quality standards in accordance with company policies and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, and for recording and performing analytical tests on finished products. The technician analyzes process samples and records quality data; performs required Saf-Test analyses (FFA, PV, and % Fat), moisture, ash, fat, and protein testing on hourly and composite samples; and completes documentation for finished products. The role operates and maintains laboratory equipment, oversees the lab during the shift, communicates production quality problems, keeps the lab clean and orderly, manages the sample library, and performs lab research and development functions as needed. The technician also carries out other duties assigned by the QA Manager, Sanitation/QA Coordinator, or shift supervisors and follows GMPs, plant SOPs, and safety policies. This position is on C shift: Thursday through Saturday with alternating Sundays, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Technicians must be willing to work their scheduled shift, including nights and weekends; additional overtime may be required. A shift premium is listed for this schedule, and shift differentials are offered for night and weekend work.
Requirements
- Understanding of basic math principles.
- Knowledge of basic office computer programs.
- Ability to use laboratory equipment.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must pass a drug screen with THC.
- Must be willing to work the scheduled shift, including nights and weekends; additional overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
- Analyze samples from the process and record data for quality purposes.
- Perform required Saf-Test analysis (FFA, PV, and % Fat), moisture, ash, fat, and protein testing on hourly and composite samples.
- Complete proper documentation for all finished products, including production sheets.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Oversee the laboratory during the shift.
- Notify production of quality problems as they arise during production.
- Keep the laboratory area clean and orderly.
- Manage and maintain a sample library system.
- Perform laboratory R&D functions as needed.
- Perform duties assigned by the QA Manager, Sanitation/QA Coordinator, or shift supervisors.
- Follow GMPs, plant SOPs, and safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 80 hours of paid time off during the first year of employment, accrued weekly.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% match.
- Discount website.
- Quarterly incentive programs.
- Disability programs.
- Employee assistance program.
- Family/team culture.
- Shift premium and shift differential payments for applicable shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
