Quality Assurance Lab Tech Job Oshkosh area,Wisconsin USA,Quality Assurance

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Assistant Manager, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician performs laboratory functions consisting of the collection, sampling and testing of products using aseptic techniques; assurance on maintaining process control and product safety. This position operates within FDA, FSMA and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements defining food safety standards for the safe production of food in the plant and offices i.e. within the standards of defined risk levels by area.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Maintain and update raw material supplier information.

Test for titrateable acidity, moisture, pH, and Babcock fat testing on wet blended products multiple times throughout the day.

Enter data and test results into the computer, and communicate results to the processing personnel. Provide packing approval to wet blending operators based on test results.

Visually inspect finished samples. Portions will be logged, retained and shelved.

Perform weekly audits of the warehouse and plant, noting and documenting any product safety or GMP violations, and advising the Quality Assurance Manager.

Generate specialty COAs to comply with customer requests and EU Certification for overseas shipments.

Receive raw materials, including entering and releasing the product in Adage after checking for requirements such as kosher status, EU status, COA status, etc. Collect and sample raw material(s), and/or send to an outside laboratory for additional sampling.

Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in entering COA information on finished product, and release finished product in Adage. Cover the positions of Quality Assurance Manager in the event of absence.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Problem Solving
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Sensory – Ability to taste or smell foods or beverages.
Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Accountability
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Commitment – Ability to work within company’s policies of customer satisfaction and teamwork within a collaborative environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience:

One year general lab experience.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay Details: 21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

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