MFG Lab Tech

Kroger; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a QA Lab Technician to support food safety and product quality across the facility. The role ensures accurate testing, audits, calibrations, and documentation while aligning with the SQF 2000 system and our Customer 1st strategy.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree, 2+ years QA lab experience, knowledge of food safety programs, and strong communication skills to collaborate across teams and maintain compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field.
• Minimum of two years previous quality assurance lab experience.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete tasks on If down, do lists.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Microsoft Office

Oral & written communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of SQR and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High-Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Description

Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of SQR and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High-Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete tasks on If down, do lists.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field.
• Minimum of two years previous quality assurance lab experience.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.