Quality Assurance Tech

Dairy Farmers of America•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Tech efficiently and accurately performs product testing, sample setting, and follow-through on Quality Assurance programs. The role performs microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and related items; supports product weight control and antibiotic testing; and maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and maintains lab sanitation. The QA Tech communicates production-related problems and concerns to other departments, management, and employees, completes required documentation accurately and in accordance with SOPs, and helps identify process-improvement opportunities. The position is responsible for following food safety and quality system requirements, including applicable regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements; Good Manufacturing Practices; and work-safe practices. It also involves maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, wearing required PPE, and following applicable confined-space, chemical-handling, and fall-restraint procedures. The employee reports food safety and quality issues to management promptly and performs other duties as assigned. This is a part-time floating-shift position paying $31.08 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to flavor milk-based, sugar-based, and caffeine-based products.
Able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
Able to work in a wet environment and tolerate chemical exposure; may be exposed to eggs, strawberries, milk products, and nuts.
Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in the food and beverage industry preferred.
Biology knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items as required.
Provide quality inspections on related items and use applicable equipment.
Support product weight control and antibiotic testing.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain lab sanitation.
Communicate problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency to other departments, management, and employees.
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and promptly, documenting required information in accordance with SOPs.
Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements, including pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes through a continuous-improvement mindset.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and required work-safe practices, including required PPE and applicable safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Take responsibility for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality related to the designated area.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.