Quality Lab Technician

Morton Salt•Grand Saline, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is accountable for testing and inspecting products/processes at various stages of production. Evaluates statistical data for reasonability, to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Ensures food safety, legality, quality and authenticity of all products produced.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent, required.
Proficient with MS Office systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc).
Demonstrates background knowledge of operating procedures and processes.
High level of attention to detail.
Highly self-motivated, high energy and ability to work independently and team contributor and collaborator, show initiative, and drive positive change in system, processes, and culture.
Strong knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements of FDA, FSMA, HACCP Programs.
Ability to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable local/state/federal regulations.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and able to manage conflict in a stressful environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast paced and challenging site environment.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels throughout the Morton Salt organization as well as internal and external staff, government authorities, auditors, customers, vendors, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years related lab experience, preferred.
Associate or bachelor's degree, preferred.
Experience with HACCP, GMPs and FSSC, preferred.
Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality inspections of equipment, materials, and processes.
Conduct routine HACCP (FSP) inspections.
Conduct plant inspections of both product and processes, as prescribed by Quality Manager.
Perform calibration of laboratory and foreign material detection equipment, where applicable.
Complete analytical test method validation studies.
Responsible for analytical testing of in-process and finished product testing according to prescribed procedures and logging of data into database.
Test incoming materials and ingredients according to testing schedule.
Performs all duties in safe manner observing all EHS standards and laboratory safety guidelines.
Performs and maintains legible records of preventative maintenance for all laboratory equipment on prescribed basis.
Maintain QC document storage and backup system.
Provide back-up support for other Quality technicians on an as needed basis (including vacation/absence coverage).
Will work rotating weekends.