3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Control Technician

Performs physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products from various stages of the manufacturing process, as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and QA Leader. Accuracy, reliability, and expediency are essential to successful completion of the duties of a Quality Control Technician.

Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately

Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation

Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system (Falsifying a QC record will result in disciplinary action)

Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly legible

Must clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; cleans up the lab area at the end of shift

Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines

Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance Manager and/or QA Leader

General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, collection of environmental samples, maintaining insect lights and pest boxes

Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Leader

Performs all other duties as requested by management staff

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty independently and satisfactorily

Must be familiar with excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Must have experience in testing and recording test results.

Must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to communicate results of tests quickly and accurately.

Science background preferred and experience operating scientific equipment a plus.

Ability to interpret and apply commonsense in order to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.

Ability to interact with and communicate issues to production personnel and management team.

Must be able to work independently – to organize tasks and manage the workload

Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations

Must be able to do mathematical calculations

Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods of time

Will be required to lift and carry large boxes full of samples up several flights of stairs and throughout the plant

The plant environment involves working in noisy, wet, slippery and hot conditions

Will be working with hazardous chemicals

Hours as needed by the company

The laboratory will be staffed on off shifts and weekend/holiday hours may be required due to the variable nature of our business