Lab Technician, Overnight Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix Super Markets; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Quality Control Associate in Dacula, GA. The role involves performing inspections, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and assisting in quality control tasks. Candidates must have a solid foundation in GMPs, a two-year degree in a science-related field, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Retail baking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspection tasks.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations.
• Collect and process samples for testing.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Human relations

Basic math

Education

Two year degree in science or related field

Tools

Word

Outlook

Access

Excel

Job description

• performing quality control inspection tasks to include verification of all ingredient and product information
• performing operational and pre-operational inspections
• ensuring that each product is manufactured according to FDA regulations including, but not limited to traceability records, temperature monitoring and HACCP records
• following all safety requirements
• verifying accuracy of thermometers and product temperatures
• collecting, processing, packaging, maintaining, and retaining samples for testing
• providing help to all associates in the Quality Control department and other departments throughout the plant
• tasting and evaluating all product samples received
• being cross-trained in Quality Control responsibilities
• being familiar with all plant functions
• performing responsibilities accurately from start to finish with completed documentation
• recording and processing samples received
• processing and recording customer complaints
• compliance auditing
• auditing and updating the plant reference book
• conducting data entry and
• ensuring that all products are manufactured under correct procedures from receiving of the raw materials to shipping of the finished product.

• must be at least 18 years old
• must be able to work with regulatory inspectors and other compliance officials
• must be able to work under pressure, be dependable and possess good follow-up skills
• must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• must demonstrate safe working habits
• must be able to lift in excess of 25 pounds frequently
• must be able to learn and perform all positions
• must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
• must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
• must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• must possess basic math skills
• must be able to communicate effectively
• must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
• a commitment to Publix and our mission.

• working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access and Excel
• two year degree in science or related field
• retail baking experience and
• lab experience.