Quality Technician

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** Job Category:
** Quality#
** Job Family:
** Plant Quality Assurance#
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* Work Shift:

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* Job Description:

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

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* 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…