3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Balchem•Defiance, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products from various stages of the manufacturing process, as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and QA Leader. Accuracy, reliability, and expediency are essential to successful completion of the duties of a Quality Control Technician.

Requirements

Must be familiar with excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Must have experience in testing and recording test results.
Must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to communicate results of tests quickly and accurately.
Ability to interpret and apply commonsense in order to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
Ability to interact with and communicate issues to production personnel and management team.
Must be able to work independently – to organize tasks and manage the workload
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
Must be able to do mathematical calculations

Nice To Haves

Science background preferred
Experience operating scientific equipment a plus

Responsibilities

Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately
Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation
Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system (Falsifying a QC record will result in disciplinary action)
Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly legible
Cleans and maintains all equipment/materials used; cleans up the lab area at the end of shift
Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines
Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance Manager and/or QA Leader
General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, collection of environmental samples, maintaining insect lights and pest boxes
Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Leader
Performs all other duties as requested by management staff