QA/QC technician

Job Description:A quality control technician / quality assurance contributed to the success of blending raw materials creating food and beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performing routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies.This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-40 pounds repeatedly over 8 to 12 -hour shifts, and often continuously standing and walking, or manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.Responsibilities:Provide quality assurance support for raw materials, in-process mixes, and finished product as assigned.Conduct analytical and physical testing of raw material samplesOperates lab equipment according to detailed procedures and processesOperate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiencyAssist in sampling and testing of product according to USDA requirements (once certified by USDA)Enters new samples and results into computer and prepares reportsRemove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flowPerform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product qualityAnalyzes data and makes decisions on product quality - works with operations to resolve issues if product is outside of specificationPerforms calibration and verification for all lab equipmentOperate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safelyPerform follow-up inspections of substandard materials or transportation vessels as needed; coordinate the involvement of additional department or plant resources as neededWork with plant operations as needed to isolate and secure substandard materialsClean equipment and area during and after shiftPerform various work assignments in support of department or plant projectsMaintain clean work area through good housekeeping practicesFollow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to managementWork with production/maintenance as necessaryKeep daily records tests performed and resultsRequirements:High School diplomaBachelor of Science Degree in a science related field is preferred, not requiredAt least 1 year of experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)At least 1 year of experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)Experience preferred with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, etc.)Experience preferred with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)Experience preferred with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)Experience preferred with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)Ability to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shiftWillingness to work overtimeAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodationMust be able to lift to 40 lbsGood person-to-person, written, email and telephone communication skills.Proficient computer experience and math skillsAbility to wear required safety attire, which may include wearing a hairnet, safety glasses, and/or a bump cap for the duration of your workday.