Quality Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

ALAMANCE FOODS INC•Graham, NC

4d•$21 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Alamance Foods Inc. is hiring a full-time Quality Lab Technician for its Cedar Crest facility in Graham, North Carolina. This position works the third shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and performs laboratory and front-line quality tasks to help improve departmental performance and maintain food quality and safety standards. The technician works with a range of laboratory equipment and techniques and collaborates with quality lab technicians at different experience levels. The role performs quality control testing on aerosol dairy products and supports compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. It also involves accurate data and records management, equipment calibration and upkeep, inspections and audits, product sensory evaluations, and assistance with product development trials. The technician communicates with departments across the organization, contributes to a safe and collaborative work environment, and adapts to relevant laboratory and regulatory developments. The position pays $21.00 per hour. Travel is listed as occasional and local, while the travel requirements section states there is no travel requirement.

Requirements

High school degree or higher; experience in Quality or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Demonstrated understanding of laboratory data.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively.
Ability to lift around 30 pounds.
Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and scientific advancements.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing, and meeting the stated visual requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred but not required).
Experience in Quality or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform routine physical, chemical, and microbiological quality control testing on aerosol dairy products.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and established laboratory protocols.
Conduct sensory evaluations and assist with product development trials.
Maintain accurate test records and experimental data, and prepare reports as required.
Carry out daily laboratory operations and follow safety regulations and best practices.
Assess product quality exposure or potential impacts and identify potential improvements with superiors.
Use basic computer skills, including Excel spreadsheets and Word, and read and manipulate drawings.
Monitor laboratory supply and equipment inventory and coordinate maintenance activities with a supervisor.
Communicate with various departments across the organization.
Troubleshoot technical issues and equipment malfunctions, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
Apply 80/20 principles to daily operations.
Maintain calibration data for quality control equipment and measurement devices.
Stay current with relevant laboratory techniques, technologies, regulatory requirements, and improvements.
Conduct regular inspections and audits for compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare and maintain laboratory operations, experiment, and safety reports, records, and documentation.
Perform daily and weekly verification of laboratory binder books, quality paperwork, and production paperwork, and identify needed corrections before filing.
Maintain daily retention samples and collect requested samples from production runs.
Create requested Hold Tags after training.
Document destruction of goods when requested after training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Promote teamwork, open communication, knowledge sharing, and a positive work environment among peers.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and ethical work environment.