Quality Assurance Lab Assistant (ID)

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate Quality Assurance Associate Opportunity

Lab Assistant - Days (5 : 00am to 1 : 30pm)

Salary Compensation :   $17 / hour

$500 Sign on Bonus

Job Summary :

The  Lab Assistant  is responsible for testing product to specification and reporting results in a timely manner. This position requires accuracy, precision, organization, and effective communication to meet key performance activities. This position works closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to provide accurate and timely product results.  The Lab Assistant  will provide a commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement of the quality program.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Maintain and keep the labs clean and organized by following good lab practices.
• Maintain and keep lab equipment clean and sanitized.
• Prepare and test samples according to SOPs inc
• Including but not limited to color, aroma, viscosity, moisture, and salt.
• Collect and perform testing according to the environmental monitoring program and water testing program.
• Collect and perform testing for micro lab testing of products including APC, yeast, and mold.
• Collect and prepare samples for third-party testing, keeping an accurate and timely schedule for shipments.
• Analyze results of tests and reporting and record findings.
• Keep updated records, ensuring information is accessible and accurate.
• Record and maintain lab equipment calibration results.
• Maintain lab proficiency by completing and passing quarterly lab proficiency testing.
• Print labels according to product specifications and issue them to production. Keep an accurate count of label usage.
• Perform cleaning tasks following the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Manage inventory of production and lab materials (e.g., gloves, masks, knives, hair nets, beard nets, label stock, microplates, media, etc.) and keep storage areas and bins cleaned and stocked.
• Review production / quality control monitoring documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

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Benefits :

HB’s Vision :

To positively impact the lives of our families, partners, and communities for future generations by leading innovation in the food chain.

HB’s Mission :

To develop and deliver the best food solutions for people and planet.

Values :

The values by which HB Specialty Foods operates its business are based upon the Company’s own, unique “BLENDS” concept :

COLLA B ORATION

QUA L ITY

INT E GRITY

APPRECIATIO N

KIN D NESS

S AFETY

HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238.

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