Shift Quality Resource - Clinton, OK

VetJobs • Clinton, OK

22h • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Quality Resource supports the Plant Quality Team by performing quality-related testing of inbound raw materials and in-process and finished goods, compositing finished-product samples for microbiological testing, and recording and organizing data. The role helps meet Key Performance Indicators and internal and external regulatory requirements, continuously improves facility quality processes and procedures, identifies and reports food-safety issues to management, and complies with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food-safety requirements.

The position performs routine analytical chemical testing using approved laboratory methods and maintains good laboratory practices and safe working procedures. It also supports laboratory programs and documentation, organizes analytical and Positive Release results to enable timely product release, maintains reference samples, conducts required finished-product packaging tests, and assists with non-conformances, deviations, and waivers.

The role is based on-site in Clinton, Oklahoma. The posting states a salary range of $19.00–$23.00 USD and describes a sign-on/internal referral bonus of $500 after 90 days and another $500 after 180 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of practical working experience with Good Laboratory Practices, including a general understanding of safe laboratory procedures.
• Ability to provide support on all shifts, including weekends as needed.
• Computer application experience with Google and/or Microsoft systems.
• Planning, prioritizing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting data.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with procedures and standards.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, stand for extended periods, reach, climb, handle and use potentially hazardous chemicals, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to environmental and temperature extremes, including hot and cold conditions, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Ability to work standing on a concrete floor and wear required personal protective equipment, including hair net, beard net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related field.
• At least 1 year of previous quality or food-science experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous work experience in a college-level laboratory, or co-op or internship experience in a laboratory.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and/or microbial testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemical testing while maintaining good laboratory practices and working safely.
• Analyze ingredients and finished products for specified analytes using approved laboratory methods.
• Support laboratory equipment calibration and verification, check sample, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, laboratory training, audit checklist and quality practices, laboratory safety audit, sanitation, and ingredient and finished-product retention programs.
• Organize finished-product analytical and Positive Release data and results to support timely product release in compliance with the finished-product release SOP.
• Maintain reference samples for finished products and ingredients.
• Conduct finished-product packaging testing as required.
• Assist with non-conformances, deviations, and waivers as required.
• Support quality-related testing of inbound raw materials and in-process and finished goods, including compositing finished-product samples for microbiological testing and recording and organizing data.
• Meet established Key Performance Indicators and internal and external regulatory requirements, and continuously improve quality processes and procedures.
• Identify and report food-safety issues to management.
• Comply with company policies, safety standards, GMPs, and food-safety requirements.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on/internal referral bonus after 90 days and an additional $500 after 180 days.
• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED