Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Cream O Land•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician tests product, sets samples, and conducts quality inspections of products and equipment following protocol and procedures established for Quality Assurance programs.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of Lab Quality Assurance
Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing facility
High School diploma or Equivalent or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training
Able to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine-based products
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork
Basic Math skills
Follow and comply with all safety standards
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Dependability
Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE
Able to work in a team environment
Able to pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks

Nice To Haves

Experience in food and beverage industry

Responsibilities

Provide quality inspections on all related items.
Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
Participate in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
Maintain communication with other departments and employees regarding issues that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.