Quality Assurance Lab Technician 3rd Shift (Food Processing 19.09)

Schedule : Sunday-Thursday (10 : 00pm-6 : 30am)  with some weekend work and OT.

Analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process production samples inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples.

Responsibilities :

1.    Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.

2.    Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.

3.    Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.

4.    Enter all analysis into data base (TLC).

5.    Learn new procedures as necessary.

6.    Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.

7.    Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.

8.    Comply with all safety food safety environmental GMP rules regulations and policies.

9.    Attend scheduled safety and GMP meetings.

10. Packaging line Quality Assurance.

11. Finished product and incoming material testing.

12. Storage of production retains.

13. Communication with supervisor / lead person / Lab Supervisor of laboratory results or quality concerns.

14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education :    High School diploma or equivalent required

Related Experience :   Three (3) years previous laboratory experience preferred

Equipment / Software Skills :  Basic data entry skills required

Competencies :

1.       Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Gather and analyzes information skillfully

2.       Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Pursues training and development opportunities Shares expertise with others

3.       Initiative Volunteers readily Seeks increased responsibilities Asks for and offers help when needed

4.       Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance

Additional Information :

Physical :   While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit and stand.   The employee will also be required to use hands arms and fingers.  This position is required to be respirator qualified. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Sensory :   Visual speaking and touch is essential.

Mental / Reasoning :  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form

Benefits :   Medical Dental Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin / ancestry mental or physical disability family status / marital status military / veteran status and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Coordinate Measuring Machine,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,ISO 9001,Math,Food Processing,Quality Control,cGMP,QA / QC,HACCP,Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1