Quality Assurance Lab Technician 3rd Shift (Food Processing)

Stratas Foods•Hillside, NJ

2d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
Related Experience : Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience preferred
Equipment/Software Skills : Basic data entry skills required
Competencies: Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others
Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance

Responsibilities

Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.
Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
Enter all analysis into data base (TLC).
Learn new procedures as necessary.
Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
Comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.
Attend scheduled safety and GMP meetings.
Packaging line Quality Assurance.
Finished product and incoming material testing.
Storage of production retains.
Communication with supervisor/lead person/Lab Supervisor of laboratory results or quality concerns.
Other duties as assigned.