Qa Technician - Tray Pack

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QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN

Location: Mt. Olive Department: QA

Reports to: QA Lab Supervisor Shift: Evening

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly FSLA status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conduct standardized tests on food in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Perform laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Taste or smell foods in order to ensure that flavors meet specifications.
• Maintain stock of lab materials.
• High School Diploma Preferred
• Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is and equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or other protected status under applicable law.
• Perform microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, and environmental samples using established microbiological methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Record and compile test results and prepare graphs, charts, and reports.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Enter sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.
• Perform audits or other QA functions on the production floor as needed or directed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Two years College or Associate Degree in food microbiology or similar field preferred or combination of education and/or work experience.
• Regular verification/calibration of lab equipment, including annual 3rd party certification.
• Performs chemical & physical analyses of food ingredients and finished food samples using established chemistry methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Education & Experience
• Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing.
• Conduct QA technician, or other personnel, training in relevant lab procedures.