QA Laboratory Technician

Summary

The Supply Operations Los Angeles Milk/Culture Plant, located in Commerce, California, has a Plant Quality Control Technician position available.

Commerce Milk Plant 3415 South Boxford Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

Schedule:

5pm - 1:30am. Candidate to be flexible for change of hours.

Candidate to be open to overtime.

Working days:
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Off days:
Monday and Tuesday.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.
• Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
• Data entry and tracking.
• Following QC hold procedures for out of specification products.
• Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".
• Be flexible in working hours.
• Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in driving continuous improvement.
• Must meet with supervisor on a daily basis covering any issues associated with production.
• Possess the knowledge and understanding of industry best practice maintenance on equipment.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience (minimum 2 years in a similar role).
• Knowledge of microbiological, chemical and physical, organoleptic testing.
• Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety is adhered to.
• Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees and management.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize laboratory supplies/items relating to plant sanitation/safety.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast- paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in Windows-based PC programs.
• Lab test equipment/maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Time management.
• Quick to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work in cold and loud environments.

• Calibration
• Testing