LAB Technician II - C Shift

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The French's Food Company , a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time
Lab Tech
for the plant located in
Springfield, MO
. This person will report to the QA Team Manager.

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as Franks Red Hot, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.” To learn more please visit us  .

We are hiring for C Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7PM - 7AM, and Wednesday 7PM - 1AM

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Quality Team Manager, the QA Lab Technician II will work in a High-Performance Organization Operating Model environment performing QA Technician / Inspector functions. The Lab Technician will rotate between testing in the laboratory and performing quality checks on the plant floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Analytical Testing of both raw and finished products
• Use a variety of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation (i.e., titrator, pH meter, scale, viscometer, HPLC, Moisture analyzer etc.)
• Examine & test samples and accurately record results on paper, logbooks, and computer entry (i.e., SAP, SharePoint, etc.)
• Interpreting data and aid in direction to the manufacturing group to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Participate in and achieve acceptable results in proficiency testing event(s).
• Perform Lab maintenance and general cleaning
• Audit production line for key quality attributes such as code dates, fill weights, metal detection, and package integrity, etc.
• Perform initial trouble shooting activities for operational issues (i.e., foreign material findings, supplier issues, etc.)
• Coordinate timely quarantine and issuing of Quality Notification for finished goods and/or supplier issues
• Communicate test results, discuss performance metrics as they relate to Quality, and work collaboratively with various levels of Operations to correct problems and improve process.
• Partnering with operations teams to prevent production stoppages
• Involvement in cross-functional Production/ Maintenance/Materials Management team meeting, as needed
• Provide MAC (Manufacturing Analysis Costing) support as directed by Quality Team Manager/ QA Crew Lead/ Quality Engineer
• Raw Material Release - involves communicating with various functions including the Supply/Planning groups to obtain release if the information is not in SAP.
• Complete assigned shiftly, daily and weekly tasks, as assigned (i.e., Retain Room Discard, performing plant air environmental and product contact compressed air testing, potable water sampling/testing, etc.)
• Any/all JTE Quality, Visual Factory, and other related items
• Ability to work overtime on a short notice and required weekend work
• Ability to be flexible with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Uses judgement based on the analysis of information.
• Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices
• College coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, etc. (or 3 years’ experience In a laboratory setting)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Color Vision (ability to detect color) required. This is due to the need to compare color differences in product daily.
• Requires attention to detail in making evaluative…