Quality Assurance Technician
Lunds & Byerlys•Eden Prairie, MN
•$26 - $34•Onsite
About The Position
Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is currently hiring for a self-directed Quality Assurance Technician. This position works a full-time schedule and earns a wage $26.00-$34.00/hour. We operate 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. For this position we are looking for someone with availability around the hours of 5:00am-1:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
Requirements
- Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience
- One to three years' experience in plant quality control
- Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred
- Team player - steps in to assist when and where as needed
- Innovative - implements trending and forward-thinking production solutions
- Dependable – comes to work on time and completes tasks in a timely and safe manner
- Hospitable - provides a friendly face, welcoming environment, and is appreciative of coworkers
Responsibilities
- Conduct preop and postop inspection of raw and ready to eat production and storage areas
- Coordinate internal and external testing and auditing processes including external labs
- Conduct raw material and finished product testing and auditing requirements
- Assist in development of plant quality assurance procedures and documentation
- Assist with new product development, testing, documentation and recipe/product specification compliance
- Help establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues, HACCP program requirements, and achieve quality objectives
- Review plant safety and quality performance and communicate results
- Investigate all plant safety and quality complaints and report to appropriate personnel
- Provide input to maintain ingredient and product specifications
- Assist with recalls and market withdrawals
- Help maintain quality/ regulatory documentation and HACCP documentation
- Responsible for meticulously reviewing and verifying all product labels during their shift, ensuring accuracy in use-by dates, print quality, and alignment
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of the Label Verification program, gather feedback, and make adjustments as needed to continuously improve label quality control processes
- Develop a robust training and verification program for other production employees, focusing on label accuracy and adherence to quality standards
- Perform environmental swabbing and assist the microbiology program that includes plating, ATP & APC
Benefits
- Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pay on demand
- PTO (paid time off)
- Ongoing trainings, leadership development opportunities, and cross-training opportunities
- 10% employee and family discount
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
- Family assistance fund
- Profit sharing and a 401(k)/pension option
- Community and volunteer programs
- Employee referral bonus
- Free uniform and uniform laundering
- Chance to be nominated as a brand champion!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
