Quality Technician

About the role

Job Category: Quality

Job Family: Plant Quality Assurance

About the role

The Quality Technician performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions and equipment.

This position is responsible for conducting specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience and is expected to modify or adapt techniques to fit special needs or problems. This position assists with, and occasionally performs, specialized and non-routine tests, maintaining accurate records of such work.

The Quality Technician coordinates and plans assigned work with other technicians to support laboratory functions.

A and C Crew: 6am-6:30pm

B and D Crew: 6pm-6:30am

10% shift differential when working overnight hours, $2/hr when working weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Quality department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
• Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
• Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
• Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.
• Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
• Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.
• Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.
• Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.
• Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Associate's Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement preferred.

Skills Required

• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Must complete and pass required Wonderlic test

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Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Additional information

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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