QA Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance
• Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling and coding
• Identify and manage non-conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions
• Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples
• Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Bachelor’s degree in food related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
• Experience in quality assurance testing

• Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 50 pounds), sit, stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment
• Communicate verbally and in writing, and distinguish objects or equipment visually
• Work 12-hour shifts