Food Industry Quality Lab Technician

ARTHUR SCHUMAN MASTER•Elgin, IL

13d•$16 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician assists in ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. They are responsible for performing required testing on raw materials and finished goods.

Requirements

At least High School graduate or food manufacturing experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Effective collaboration and influence skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred
Attention to detail; thorough and accurate in work

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer, state and federal standards
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing & Laboratory practices, programs and policies
Perform routine chemical analysis on raw material and finished product including pH, moisture, salt and fat testing as required by the current specifications
Data entry and record keeping duties as required per laboratory SOP’s
Assist with product sampling, inspection, testing and other duties required to support the site’s hold and release program
Provide feedback to managers and production team when quality related discrepancies, violations or other issues that occur and need to be resolved
Support Quality Management during facility visits, audits and inspections
Retrieve documentation and records, track down needed individuals and any other information or people as requested during the audit process
Engage site employees in Good Manufacturing Practices, programs and policies to educate and improve compliance
All other duties as assigned.