Quality Lab Technician III

JOB TITLE:

QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN III

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Quality Lab Technician III is responsible for the following:

* Monitor and document quality variables of the production lines through visual inspection, on-line measurements and analytical testing.

* Correctly identify process variation and out of specification conditions. Afterwards, advise appropriate personnel and document corrective/preventive actions in a timely manner.

* Accurately follow written policies and procedures for conducting product testing.

* Support compliance of all Food Safety and Quality Management System programs, policies and procedures.

* Assists in Special Projects as directed by Quality Lab Manager, Quality Systems Manager and/or Director of Quality Systems.

* Maintain retained finished product samples inventory.

* Verifies, monitors and document cooler and freezer temperatures.

* Conducts Environmental Monitoring swabbing for line start up.

* Performs other duties as assigned per Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

% OF

ITEM TIME JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 80% QC testing, visual code inspections, net weights, temperature checks, metal detector checks and finished product appearance. Interaction with production personnel.

2. 5% Special Projects

3. 5% Maintain Retained samples

4. 5% Calibration of scales and thermometers

5. 5% Perform other duties as assigned per Management

TOTAL 100%

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Internal Contacts:

Director of Quality Systems, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Lab Manager, Quality Supervisor, Quality personnel, and Production personnel

External Contacts:

N/A

Education Level and Focus:

Minimum high school diploma

Years and Type of Related Experience

Required:

Up to 1 year food processing quality control lab experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal and Communication:

Requires strong oral and written communication skills. Have the ability to work independently, convey technical applications to others and exercise good judgment.

Technical and Analytical:

Requires good organizational skills and the ability to perform required tests. Requires computer knowledge in order to input data and verification accuracy using MS Excel.

Administrative and Operations:

Must be reliable, punctual, and exercise good safety habits

Physical Demands:

Requires walking, standing, the ability to handle repetitive lifting and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs, sitting, bending, and climbing up and down stairs

Work Environment:

Exposed to some chemical fumes, flammable liquids, extreme hot/cold and humid temperature, high noise levels, wet floors. First and/or second shift work is required.

Special Equipment Used:

Various laboratory equipment includes but is not limited to balance scales, metal detection cards, and thermometers.