Lab Tech - e​/o

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Qa Direct Plant 1 Full Time Manufacturing Protein - MO, Joplin, MO, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.50 Hourly

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Protein Solutions is an employee-centered company that exists to create value with our pet food partners by providing quality ingredients and supply chain solutions. Plant operations are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with position opportunities on:

• C shift:
  Thursday – Saturday with alternating Sundays; 6am to 6:30pm ($.50 shift premium)

QA Lab Technicians must be willing to work their scheduled shift including nights and weekends; additional overtime may be required. Protein Solutions also offers shift differential payment for those working nights and weekends. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, quarterly incentive programs, disability programs, employee assistance program, life insurance, and PTO.

Position Purpose

The Lab Tech position is responsible for maintaining daily quality standards according to company policy and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, as well as to record and perform analytical tests on finished product. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to analyzing samples from the process and recording data for quality purposes, perform all required analysis which includes Saf-Test Analysis (FFA, PV % Fat), Moisture, Ash, Fat, and Protein, hourly and composite sample, operate and maintain lab equipment, oversee lab during shift, performs any duties as given by the QA Manager or Sanitation/QA Coordinator or shift supervisors and follows all GMP’s and plant SOP’s and safety policies.

• Analyze samples from the process, and record data for quality purposes
• Perform all required analysis which includes Saf-Test Analysis (FFA, PV % Fat), Moisture, Ash, Fat, and Protein, hourly and composite sample.
• Perform proper documentation on all finished products (production sheets)
• Operate and maintain lab equipment
• Oversee lab during shift
• Notify production of any quality problems as they arise during production
• Keep lab area clean and orderly
• Manage and maintain a sample library system
• Perform lab R&D functions as needed
• Perform any duties as given by the QA Manager or Sanitation/QA Coordinator or shift supervisors
• Follow all GMP’s and plant SOP’s and safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Understanding of basic math principles
• Knowledge of basic office computer programs
• Ability lab equipment
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Must pass Background Check
• Must pass Drug Screen with THC

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits

• 80 hours paid time off during the first year of employment, accrued weekly.
• 401(k) retirement with a 3.5% match
• Discount website
• Family/Team Culture

Core Values:

• Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers
• Committed to Relationships – Caring about the long‑term well‑being of our employees, customers, and suppliers
• Pioneering – Using our industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to innovative solutions
• Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to go beyond what is expected
• Tenacious – Persevering in all that we do

Equal Opportunity Employer Protein for Pets OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.