Quality Assurance Tech

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Hammond, LA

12h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids. Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards. Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition. Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments. Associates Degree and/or experience required. The QA Tech is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples. Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items. Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required. Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation. Maintain communication with other departments and employees as to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict production. Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines. Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements. 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. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2-3 years related experience in micro lab in lieu of degree
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally including overhead.
Must be able to work in a wet environment.
Exposure to chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Has the ability to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine based products.
May have exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products and nuts.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
Perform laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
Efficiently and accurately perform tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples.
Provide quality inspections on all related items.
Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
Maintain communication with other departments and employees to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict 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.
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.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices, including wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.