FSQ Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

The incumbent supports implementation of HACCP, SOP, SSOP, SQF, R&D, and performs laboratory functions. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs). Observe team members to ensure compliance; coach as necessary.
• Perform instrument calibration, product testing (chemical and physical), data analysis, quantifications, and confirming specifications.
• Record, and enter all chemistry results; inform management of any results that are outside the acceptable spec range for chemistry.
• Review of lethality documentation for accuracy and completeness and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Perform pre-operational inspections after Clean in Place has taken place.

• Clean all lab equipment, and surfaces daily or as needed.
• Test and verify that packaged meat chemistries are within specification.
• Ability to comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. SQF).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

Monday - Thursday 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM (Hours may vary)

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Technical/Business area, Associates degree in science or laboratory, past quality experience in food industry, past quality experience in non-food industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES
:

• An aptitude for math is required.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.
• Must have exceptional time management skills.
• Firm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

The hiring range for this role is $16.96 - $25.44 hourly. Actual wages will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of…