MFG Lab Tech

Westover Dairy; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a QA Lab professional to participate in programs ensuring food safety and quality across our plant. You will perform product tests, audits, and calibrations and maintain accurate documentation to support the Customer 1st strategy.

Requirements include an associate degree in a related field, at least two years of QA lab experience, knowledge of food safety programs, and proficient Microsoft Office skills. Strong communication and basic math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field is required.
• Minimum of two years QA lab experience.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Ability to work overtime.

Skills

QA lab experience

Food safety concepts

Math and computer skills

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.