QA Lab Technician-Team D

This position is responsible for working both independently and in a team environment to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the process of producing pet food while ensuring adherence to product standards, processing controls and finished product specifications

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.
•  Review, follow, and write Job Safety Analysis’s, and safe practices for the area.
• Proper monitoring, documentation and sample collection to meet all Quality Checks done in the area.
• Issue Quality Holds for Non-Conforming product.

·         Prepare samples, standards, and solutions accurately.

• maintain the following (laboratory) equipment: GC, HPLC, NIR, pH meter, protein analyzer, ovens, scales, grinders, blenders, 2-way radio & Dishwasher.
• Rotate job responsibilities: Quality Auditor, Runner to get Samples, Shooter performing wet chemistry
• Restocking of chemicals, supplies and glassware.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

·         Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.

·         Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.  

·         Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment.

·         Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.

·         Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A “can-do” mindset and attitude is a must.

·         Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.

·         Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.  

• Be able to multi-task—complete multiple samples or tasks at one time, in a very fast paced environment.
• Be able to learn or know laboratory terminology and techniques.
• Be able to use, understand and maintain the following (laboratory) equipment: GC, HPLC, NIR, pH meter, protein analyzer, ovens, scales, grinders, blenders, 2-way radio & Dishwasher.
• Be able to keep the area clean and organized at all times.
• Desire to work in a Team Based Environment.
• Be disciplined enough to work independently when the situation calls for it and stay on task.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Understand basic factory operations to produce pet food.
• Trouble shooting skills
• Strong Computer Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong reading, writing and arithmetic skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while staying calm, collected and focused on the tasks at hand.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

 

 A degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Food Science or the equivalent work experience is preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret docum