3rd Shift - QA Lab Technician

Red Gold Tomatoes; United States; In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

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Red Gold Tomatoes is seeking a production QA/Lab Technician to join on-site operations. You will inspect incoming materials, manage paperwork and lot traceability, and perform product testing on production lines to ensure quality and compliance with GMPs.

Responsibilities include addressing out-of-spec situations, collaborating with QA, Packaging and Production, and participating in on-the-job training for GMPs, HACCP, and lab equipment operation.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• QA/Lab operations knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Observant, detail-oriented, and team player.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good math skills.

Mansioni

• Incoming raw material inspection and audit for compliance with specs.
• Issue paperwork for production lines; manage flow and lot traceability.
• Line technician duties including product testing and reclamation work.
• Communicate, decide, and take corrective action for out-of-spec situations.
• Work on projects assigned by supervisor.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Math skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Access database

Lab equipment operation

Descrizione del lavoro

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Specific assignments as assigned that may include: Incoming raw material inspection – audit materials for compliance with our specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, good manufacturing practices, etc. and maintenance of the raw material files
• Issue paperwork for production lines; manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability
• Any or all line technician duties including Product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns (by hand and with seam scope), purchased product testing, reclamation work
• Communication, decision making, and corrective action for out of specification situations is required
• Work on projects as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable
• Should be able to demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have good math skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Be able to multi task
• Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance to specification
• Safety Awareness
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Able to handle pressure
• Must have some knowledge of the can condign system and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant is required
• Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging and Production Personnel
• Must work safely; adhere to quality standards and GMP's
• Computer skills and knowledge of the lab tests is required

On the Job Training regarding:

• Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations including GMPs and safety
• Mold School
• Access database training
• Lab equipment operation and maintenance
• Will on job train individual for any experienced required item
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position
• Tomato Canning / Processing
• HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels

Standing- to complete most all tasks

Walking

Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment

Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox

Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels

Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment

Squatting

Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine

Twisting- to perform work activities

Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires

- Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts

- Must be able to taste all products

- Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time

- Be able to use hands to teardown cans with the proper utensils

- Must be able to lift 45 pounds

- Able to work well with others

- Able to work a flexible work schedule

Must be flexible from one job to another

Lift box of paper towels to a cart

Lift tote with 5 cans from line to cart with scale (Line 7), up to 8 pounds

Lift 5 gallon bucket of ice from floor to sink, up to 20 pounds

Lift bags of trash from floor to dumpster, less than 10 pounds

Carry bags of trash from lab to dumpster, less than 10 pounds

Lift box of paper towels to a cart, 30 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness

Other

Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.

Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.