Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Lab Technician Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician tests product, sets samples, and conducts quality inspections of products and equipment following protocol and procedures established for Quality Assurance programs.

• Lab Technician – 3rd Shift (4:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
• Workdays:
  Monday and Sunday (2 days off to be defined)
• Hours:
  
  Shift varies until fully trained by the company
• Pay Rate: $21.00 /hr – $22.00 /hr (based on experience)

• Provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Participate in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance, calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees, including management, regarding issues that may restrict production efficiency.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements, meeting all regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and legibly, following SOPs.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Utilize a continuous‑improvement mindset to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work‑safe practices, including lockout‑tagout, use of required PPE, confined space safety, safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Safety Training
• Maintain State Certification for Antibiotic Testing

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility.

• Experience in the food and beverage industry.

• High School diploma or equivalent, or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training.

• Able to flavor milk‑based, sugar‑based, and caffeine‑based products.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork.
• Basic math skills.
• Follow and comply with all safety standards.

• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dependability.
• Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to multi‑task and be organized.
• Pass all pre‑employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Generous vacation time.
• Paid sick and personal time.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniforms provided.

This position operates in a fast‑paced warehouse environment and is exposed to a wet environment. Employees are exposed to chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees must wear required PPE that is in compliance with OSHA regulations. Employees may experience swings in work‑related demands of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the entire shift.

Employees must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, including above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have full range of body motion.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity, drug‑free employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.