Lab Techncian

Apex Systems; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with company match

HSA

EAP

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our food and beverage lab in Tolleson, AZ. You will assist in QA of incoming raw materials, communicate changes to specs, and perform standardized tests on grain and product samples as part of a fast-paced production environment.

This role requires some laboratory experience; a BS in a scientific discipline is preferred but not required. You will work Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with occasional overtime, receiving hands-on

Qualifications

• Some experience working in laboratory environments, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to communicate changes to raw material specs and production procedures.
• Experience performing standardized tests on samples and analyzing results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in QA of incoming raw materials and communicate spec changes.
• Evaluate and prioritize samples for testing and inspect for contamination.
• Perform standardized tests on grain and product samples and calibrate lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Education

BS in a scientific discipline

Tools

NIR instruments

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Growing food and beverage company need additional help in the lab to ensure the production of their high quality products. We are constantly investing in our new products and manufacturing technologies - as well as our team! Long term investment in our people, their skills, and careers is our focus - in addition to making sure our customers receive the best possible products!

• Assist in the Assurance of the Quality of incoming raw materials including any ingredient material relative to the production of products provided to our customers.
• Update and effectively communicate to all the current and changes to all raw material and production/ingredient specifications.
• Evaluate and prioritize incoming samples for testing procedures.
• Inspect incoming ingredient samples for contamination.
• Perform standardized test on incoming grain samples.
• Perform moisture, ash, Leco proteins, and any other requested tests on products.
• Prepare and perform experimental manufacturing characteristics.
• Perform analysis and calibration on NIR units.
• Provide the information to the QA Assistant, QA Manager for the analysis.
• Assist in the Assurance of the Quality of all products shipped to our customers.
• Perform customer requested test including, Granulation and pH.
• Creating and faxing COA for incoming Loading Orders.
• Provide technical assistance to all production functions related to our process.
• Provide statistical information related to product attributes and other areas as required.
• Empty samples from shelves and cabinets.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs to lab equipment.
• Evaluate samples for Ingredient treatments through standardized testing procedures.
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate incoming experimental samples
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate competitive samples, complaint samples, productions samples, and samples submitted from other Company locations.
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate new ingredients, new treatment levels, and new product lines.
• Provide technical assistance to all production functions related to our process.
• Assist in all customer communications and problem solving activities including analysis, information, and facility visits as they become necessary.
• Perform other task assigned by Quality Assurance Manager or designate.

Job#: 3057973

Job Description

Growing food and beverage company need additional help in the lab to ensure the production of their high quality products. We are constantly investing in our new products and manufacturing technologies - as well as our team! Long term investment in our people, their skills, and careers is our focus - in addition to making sure our customers receive the best possible products!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the Assurance of the Quality of incoming raw materials including any ingredient material relative to the production of products provided to our customers.
• Update and effectively communicate to all the current and changes to all raw material and production/ingredient specifications.
• Evaluate and prioritize incoming samples for testing procedures.
• Inspect incoming ingredient samples for contamination.
• Perform standardized test on incoming grain samples.
• Perform moisture, ash, Leco proteins, and any other requested tests on products.
• Prepare and perform experimental manufacturing characteristics.
• Perform analysis and calibration on NIR units.
• Provide the information to the QA Assistant, QA Manager for the analysis.
• Assist in the Assurance of the Quality of all products shipped to our customers.
• Perform customer requested test including, Granulation and pH.
• Creating and faxing COA for incoming Loading Orders.
• Provide technical assistance to all production functions related to our process.
• Provide statistical information related to product attributes and other areas as required.
• Empty samples from shelves and cabinets.
• Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs to lab equipment.
• Evaluate samples for Ingredient treatments through standardized testing procedures.
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate incoming experimental samples
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate competitive samples, complaint samples, productions samples, and samples submitted from other Company locations.
• Perform standardized baking tests to evaluate new ingredients, new treatment levels, and new product lines.
• Provide technical assistance to all production functions related to our process.
• Assist in all customer communications and problem solving activities including analysis, information, and facility visits as they become necessary.
• Perform other task assigned by Quality Assurance Manager or designate.

Experience/Education

Some experience working in laboratory environment desired (food industry a plus). BS in a scientific discipline is preferred but not required.

This position will work Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm with occasional overtime per production and special project needs. Training will be on first shift during the day for the first few weeks.

Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.