Quality Assurance Technician

Lyons Magnus•Walton, KY

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyons Magnus LLC is a leader in the food industry, known for its creativity, innovative thinking, and high-quality products. The company is involved in all phases of food manufacturing, from raw material cultivation to finished product marketing, producing over 2,000 different items for industrial ingredient and foodservice segments. Lyons Magnus is seeking Quality Assurance Technicians for day and mid shifts at its Walton, KY facility. The Quality Department ensures products meet safe food handling and quality standards, taking corrective actions when necessary and collaborating with Operations and other stakeholders to maintain safety and quality parameters. The QA Technician role involves assisting in problem-solving, performing sensory evaluations, ensuring sample collection and shipment, and making batch adjustments.

Requirements

Follow all lab methods and procedures (responsibilities are completed and accurate).
Active participation in the LME safety program.
Complete all required food safety training per Alchemy protocol.
Abides by all internal policies, including adherence to all GMP practices, attendance policy and completion of methodology described in the Technical Services Manual.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A proven track record of exceptional organizational, planning and overall time management skills in addition to exceptional verbal and written communication.
High School Diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a laboratory environment, preferably one in a food manufacturing facility.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.

Nice To Haves

Additional course work in (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science) or related discipline a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
Has knowledge and application of 100% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover 100% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations.
Assist as a Trainer for all QA Lab, Line, and dept. policies and procedures.
Performs sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary.
Ensure effective collection and shipment of customer samples and with appropriate documentation.
Ability to work independently at batch station and escalate when necessary.
Ability to effectively batch/make necessary adjustments using experience and tools provided at frontline station for all lines/product SKUs independently.