Quality Assurance Lab Technician

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At McArthur Next, we know that our loyal employees enable us to produce the highest quality products and provide exceptional service to our customers. Therefore, our goal is to be an employer of choice by providing a culture of mutual respect, courtesy, teamwork, updated equipment and work spaces, and opportunity for development and growth. We proudly offer our full‑time staff highly competitive hourly rates along with a comprehensive benefit package that includes a variety of choices for medical, dental, and vision plans designed to meet individual needs.

The Quality Assurance Technician tests product, sets samples, and conducts quality inspections of products and equipment following protocol and procedures established for Quality Assurance programs.

Lab Technician – 3rd Shift 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Workdays: Monday and Sunday (2 days off to be defined)
Hours: Shift varies until fully trained by the company.

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr – $22.00/hr (based on experience).

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Participate in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees regarding issues that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout‑tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre‑requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Safety Training
• Maintain State Certification for Antibiotic Testing

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility.

Preferred:

• Experience in food and beverage industry.

• High School diploma or Equivalent or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training.

• Able to flavor milk‑based, sugar‑based, and caffeine‑based products.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork.
• Basic math skills.
• Follow and comply with all safety standards.

• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to multi‑task and be organized.
• Pass all pre‑employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Generous vacation time.
• Paid sick and personal time.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniforms provided.

This position operates in a fast‑paced warehouse environment and is exposed to a wet environment. Employees are exposed to chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees are required to wear required PPE that is in compliance with OSHA regulations. Employees may experience…