Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)

Description

Lyons Magnus LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Kentucky Facility. These are 2nd shift positions. Hours for the positions are 1:45p - 10:15p Monday - Friday with weekends as needed. 

The Quality Department is responsible for verifying that product meets or exceeds safe food handling and quality standards. This includes taking any necessary corrective action in the event of an issue. They are responsible for collaborating with Operations and other functional stakeholders to ensure safe, wholesome and set quality parameters are adhered to, controls in place are functioning as designed and escalate matters in a timely manner. In the absence of the QA Technician, the QA Lead or Supervisor will back fill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Level 3 QA Technician:

• Ability to complete the following for a minimum of two-three production lines per respective shift with ease:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assure the adherence to customer, company quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including daily calibration checks.
• Analyze product chemistry in the form of sugar solids (Brix), pH and thickness (Viscosity), Titratable Acidity, Water Activity, Drain Weight, sensory, and other analytical and operational tests that are performed for each lot and documented as required per Process Control and HACCP Sheets in Redzone and DAX/ERP.
• Ensure the UHT processor parameters are in balance, Aseptic process controls are followed as prescribed on the Process Control Checklists.
• Inspect rework before it is used and make sure documentation provides traceability.
• Verify product quality and integrity by checking the production line during the filling of each lot, (looking specifically at package and case integrity, label and code date accuracy, weights, temperatures, and tray/screen inspections for signs of any foreign material).
• Analyze first and last cartons during formula changes for product chemistry and tray/screen inspections to ensure no presence of foreign materials.
• Perform HACCP monitoring activities including filter checks, metal detector monitoring, magnets checks, allergen verifications and hot fill monitoring as prescribed by production line requirements.
• Monitor the line and equipment for food safety related items such as good manufacturing practices and proper sanitation practices.
• Properly document all data and provide timely/effective communication to production supervisors, management, production employees and other Quality Assurance Technicians and Supervisors.
• Collect any necessary samples and maintain the retain sample library accordingly.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the Lead QA Technician, QA Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance to company expectation on meals, breaks and attendance policies.

Level 2 QA Technician:

• In addition to the Level 3 QA duties; Level 2 QA will:
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Receive Raw Materials and follow necessary procedures to ensure compliance to company receipt, handling and storage processes.
• Has knowledge and application of +50% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover +75% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations of all production lines and Analytical Laboratory Stations.

Level 1 QA/Frontline (Bench) Technician:

• In addition to the Level 2-3 QA duties; Level 1 QA will:
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Has knowledge and application of 100% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover 100% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations
• Assist as a Trainer for all QA Lab, Line, and dept. policies and procedures
• Performs sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary
• Ensure effective collection and shipment of customer samples and with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work independently at batch station and escalate when necessary
• Ability to effectively batch/make necessary adjustments using experience and tools provided at frontline station for all lines/product SKUs independently.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Follow all lab methods and procedures (responsibilities are completed and accurate).
• Active participation in the LME safety program.
• Complete all required food safe