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Lab Assistant Day Shift -- Nampa
HB Specialty FoodsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026
💰 $34,000/yr
About the role
Immediate Quality Assurance Associate Opportunity
Lab Assistant - Days (5:00am to 1:30pm)
Salary Compensation: $17/hour
Bonuses • Benefits • Paid Time Off • Overtime Available as Needed
Lab Assistant - Days (5:00am to 1:30pm)
Salary Compensation: $17/hour
Bonuses • Benefits • Paid Time Off • Overtime Available as Needed
HB Specialty Foods is hiring Production Associates to help make quality food products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are a family-owned, growing company that values teamwork, reliability, and employees who want to learn and grow. If you are dependable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a strong team, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join HB Specialty Foods?
- Competitive pay with annual longevity raises
- Earn up to $1,500 in sign-on bonuses
- Earn up to $3,000 in bonuses each year
- Vacation starts at 80 hours annually and increases with years of service
- 40 hours of sick time awarded annually
- 9 paid holidays each year
- Medical insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Dental, vision, FSA/HSA available the first of the month following 90 days of employment
- 401(k) Matching up to 4%
- Paid Parental Leave (40 hours)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team-focused environment with opportunities to learn and grow
Job Summary:
The Lab Assistant is responsible for testing product to specification and reporting results in a timely manner. This position requires accuracy, precision, organization, and effective communication to meet key performance activities. This position works closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to provide accurate and timely product results. The Lab Assistant will provide a commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement of the quality program.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and keep the labs clean and organized by following good lab practices.
- Maintain and keep lab equipment clean and sanitized.
- Prepare and test samples according to SOPs inc
- Including but not limited to color, aroma, viscosity, moisture, and salt.
- Collect and perform testing according to the environmental monitoring program and water testing program.
- Collect and perform testing for micro lab testing of products including APC, yeast, and mold.
- Collect and prepare samples for third-party testing, keeping an accurate and timely schedule for shipments.
- Analyze results of tests and reporting and record findings.
- Keep updated records, ensuring information is accessible and accurate.
- Record and maintain lab equipment calibration results.
- Maintain lab proficiency by completing and passing quarterly lab proficiency testing.
- Print labels according to product specifications and issue them to production. Keep an accurate count of label usage.
- Perform cleaning tasks following the Master Cleaning Schedule.
- Manage inventory of production and lab materials (e.g., gloves, masks, knives, hair nets, beard nets, label stock, microplates, media, etc.) and keep storage areas and bins cleaned and stocked.
- Review production/quality control monitoring documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
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