Quality Assurance Technician

Overview

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2,000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

Lyons Magnus is seeking Quality Assurance Technicians for All Shifts at its Fresno Corporate Office:

• Night 10:00pm-6:00am

Pay Range:

Day shift: $16.50 - $17.34 / Per hour

Swing or Grave shift includes a 10% differential.

• Ability to complete the following for a minimum of two-three production lines per respective shift with ease.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assure adherence to customer, company quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including daily calibration checks.
• Analyze product chemistry in the form of sugar solids (Brix), pH and thickness (Viscosity), Titratable Acidity, Water Activity, Drain Weight, sensory, and other analytical and operational tests performed for each lot and documented as required per Process Control and HACCP Sheets in Red Zone and DAX/ERP.
• Ensure the UHT processor parameters are in balance, and aseptic process controls are followed as prescribed on the Process Control Checklists.
• Inspect rework before it is used and ensure documentation provides traceability.
• Verify product quality and integrity by checking the production line during the filling of each lot, including package and case integrity, label and code date accuracy, weights, temperatures, and tray/screen inspections for signs of any foreign material.
• Analyze first and last cartons during formula changes for product chemistry and tray/screen inspections to ensure no presence of foreign materials.
• Perform HACCP monitoring activities including filter checks, metal detector monitoring, magnets checks, allergen verifications and hot fill monitoring as prescribed by production line requirements.
• Monitor the line and equipment for food safety related items such as good manufacturing practices and proper sanitation practices.
• Document all data and provide timely/effective communication to production supervisors, management, production employees and other Quality Assurance Technicians and Supervisors.
• Collect necessary samples and maintain the retain sample library accordingly.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the Lead PQG Technician, QA Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with company expectation on meals, breaks and attendance policies.
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Receive Raw Materials and follow necessary procedures to ensure compliance to company receipt, handling and storage processes.
• Has knowledge and application of +50% of all laboratory procedures, cross-functionally trained and able to cover +75% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations of all production lines and Analytical Laboratory Stations.
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Receive Raw Materials and follow necessary procedures to ensure compliance to company receipt, handling and storage processes.
• Has knowledge and application of 100% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover 100% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations.
• Act as the Trainer for all QA Lab, Line, and dept. policies and procedures.
• Backfills for PQG Lead, and any vacant or absent personnel.
• Performs sensory evaluation on samples and documents as necessary.
• Ensure effective collection and shipment of customer samples with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work independently at batch station and escalate when necessary.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proven track record of exceptional organizational, planning and time management skills, and…