Manufacturing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or related field or 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to include Foss FTIR, Brix, pH meter, EQA, CEM, scales, and pipettes.
• Perform organoleptic testing on required product samples including fresh and at code products.
• Perform accurate physiochemical and microbiological preparation, testing, counting and examinations of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods.
• Approve release of in process and finished products including "first off" testing, while verifying adherence to stated specification.
• Record and enters data, creates COA's, and other reports, promptly and accurately.
• Maintain various production, raw material, testing, and quality control records in an organized manner.
• Report and take necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality issues from occurring.
• Perform pre-operational checks and sanitation inspections in adherence to filler release procedure.
• Perform environmental swabbing, line checks, allergen tests, special projects, and any other duties as assigned.
• Apply proper aseptic sample collection, transport, storage testing, and disposal.
• Follow all company Safety Policies, Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proficient in the use of standard computer software, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of US customary units and metric system including weights and measures.