Quality Assurance Lab Technician (2nd Shift) - Quincy, IL
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician conducts product-quality testing and supports quality, food safety, and laboratory operations at Wis-Pak. The role performs physical and analytical tests on finished syrup and beverages, inspects raw materials, conducts microbiological testing, and uses laboratory test equipment and apparatus. The technician also runs control drinks on finished syrups to verify taste and quality, maintains testing records and supporting documentation, follows cleanup and housekeeping procedures, and ensures equipment accuracy through calibration and documentation. The position is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Quincy, Illinois.
Requirements
- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to problem-solve.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to operate and use a computer, laboratory equipment, and test equipment.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter who leads by example, and be dependable.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; the company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of soft drink operations and SPC is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Understand and follow established safety, health, quality, food safety, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
- Conduct physical and analytical product-quality tests on finished syrup and beverages.
- Inspect raw materials and perform microbiological testing.
- Use laboratory test equipment and apparatus to conduct tests.
- Run control drinks on finished syrups to ensure taste and quality.
- Maintain files and test results, and record corrective procedures, control reports, and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Follow cleanup and housekeeping procedures.
- Ensure equipment accuracy through calibration and documentation.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Critical illness and accident coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount on company products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
