Quality Technician

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift:

Job Description:

This will be a 6am-6:30pm position on a 2-2-3 schedule. C Crew

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.

* Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.

* Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.

* Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.

* Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.

* Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.

* Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.

* Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.

* Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.

* Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.

* Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.

* Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.

* Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.

* Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.

* Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.

* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.

* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

* Safety Protocol

* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

* Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

* Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School Diploma or GED Preferred.

* Associate's Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology preferred.

* Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience:

* Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.

* Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement preferred.

Skills Required:

* Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

* Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.

* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.

* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

* Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.

* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

* Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

* Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.

* Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

* Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.

* Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.

* Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

* Able to lift up to 50+ lbs

Eligible partners will receive:

Eligible partners will receive:

* Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.

* Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

* Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.

* Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

* Earn extra…