Quality Assurance Technician - Nights

Balchem • Faribault, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs quality and safety testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products. The Quality Assurance Technician supports the quality assurance programs. Directly reports to the Quality Assurance Manager for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation. Maintains and guarantees Balchem Corporation’s quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Lab experience is required
• HACCP knowledge and understanding required
• Must have sound analytical and technical skills
• Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written)
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstration of strong work ethics (dependable, and trustworthy)
• Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner
• Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit.

Nice To Haves

• food-handling experience is desirable
• PCQI preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections to company standards for all incoming raw material and packaging inspection
• Perform all positive releases for sampling and testing
• Prepare samples for analysis in outside laboratories; maintains sample inventory of raw and finished samples
• Manage sample program, document, administer and file raw materials samples
• Respond to customer and QA sample request fulfillment
• Manages and updates site’s access to corporate COA program
• Provides vendor information and support through TraceGains program
• Provides support for corporate supply chain quality team
• Manages Document control program
• Lab supply inventory and management (ATP, allergen and EV swabs)
• Manages holds program
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Monitor and maintain product quality to meet company standards; report to Manager any deviation from quality that may become a potential liability
• Consistently be on time to work, meetings, and training sessions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
• Report to your Manager any failure to adhere to Balchem’s work ethics and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

Benefits

• The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products.
• Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions.
• Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed