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Lab/Quality Assurance Technician
Stewart's Shops Plant is looking for a Lab/QA Technician that can guarantee products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards. Our technicians assist with investigations and conduct audits.
Duties:
- Collect, test, and log product and environmental samples.
- Acquire proficiency in all lab methods and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Complete physical, chemical, biological, and organoleptic analysis of a variety of products. Taste testing required daily.
- Microbiological testing of products using aseptic techniques.
- Ensure all documentation is current and properly completed by lab and production personnel (Production logs, forms, SOPs, etc.).
- Assure compliance to all quality standards.
- Facilitate investigational studies.
- Attain applicable industry certifications.
- Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ensure product specifications are met according to company and regulatory standards.
- Assist with root cause analysis.
- Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment (scales, thermometers, pipettes, etc.)
- General laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by QA Supervision and/or management.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (degree in science preferred but not required).
- Previous lab and/or manufacturing experience a plus, but not required.
- Good communication skills and excellent time management skills, including frequent interaction with upper management.
- Ability to work in a food allergen environment (Milk, Peanuts, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Tree Nuts, Fish (Tuna)).
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently (Reliable, Team Mentality, Flexible).
- Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to be on your feet for several consecutive hours, able to lift 40+ pounds, and work comfortably on ladders.
Schedule:
- Full time position available.
- Schedule can vary between 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts and 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, depending on the needs of the department.
- Schedule can include a variety of shifts; working hours fall between 7am and 8:30pm.
- Schedule includes rotating days off which will include some weekends and holidays.
- Starting pay is $22-$25/hour, based on experience and education.
- Earn an extra $1 for all hours worked on Sundays.
We Offer:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employer paid retirement fund.
- Health, Vision, and Dental benefits package.
- Accrued paid time off and 6 paid holidays.
- YMCA discount program.
- Uniforms provided.
- OT as available.
- Positive work environment with growth opportunities and career establishment.
To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug free workplace.
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