Lab Tech - Monday - Wednesday e/o Sunday 6pm-630am
About The Position
Protein Solutions is an employee-centered company that creates value for pet food partners by providing quality ingredients and supply chain solutions. The Quality Assurance Lab Technician maintains daily quality standards according to company policy and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, and records and performs analytical tests on finished products. The role analyzes process samples and records quality data, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, oversees the lab during the assigned shift, and follows GMPs, plant SOPs, and safety policies. The position is scheduled for B shift: Monday through Wednesday and alternating Sundays, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. A $0.50 shift premium applies. Employees must be willing to work scheduled nights and weekends; additional overtime may be required. The role may also perform lab R&D functions and other duties assigned by the QA Manager, Sanitation/QA Coordinator, or shift supervisors.
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 that includes THC.
- Must be willing to work the scheduled night shift, including weekends; additional overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
- Analyze samples from the process and record data for quality purposes.
- Perform required Saf-Test analyses (FFA and PV % Fat), as well as moisture, ash, fat, and protein testing on hourly and composite samples.
- Complete proper documentation on finished products using production sheets.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Oversee the laboratory during the assigned shift.
- Notify production of quality problems as they arise.
- 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, vision, and dental insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% match.
- Discount website.
- Family/team culture.
- Shift differential payment for working nights and weekends.
- Quarterly incentive programs.
- Disability programs.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
