Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Quality Control Analyst

This person will be responsible for testing incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished product samples.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Ensure that the products are tested in accordance with established SOPs and within specifications.
• This testing may include: sensory evaluations, RFI, brix, pH, turbidity, GC, particle size analysis, density, manual titration, and other testing as assigned.
• Responsible for assuring product conformance to specifications.
• Analyze data and generate reports/Certificates of Analysis noting relevant specification information.
• Acquire microbial samples while maintaining a sterile/ clean environment throughout the process.
• Responsible for sampling of incoming raw materials for analysis.
• Responsible for calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratory and production records are in compliance.
• Prepare samples for contract testing.
• Responsible for the organization and storage of Raw Material and Finished Product retains/controls and records.
• Maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.

Professional Experience/

Qualifications:

• Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
• Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, and auto titrators preferred.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting information/data preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must demonstrate effective time management and attention to detail in work performed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in a related field Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related; and 0-2 years of experience or High school Diploma with 2-4 years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience.

Starting Hourly Rate : $20.00/HR + 10% Shift Differential

Monday - Friday 10pm - 6:30am

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.