Night-Shift Food Quality Lab Tech I

SunOpta; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Family leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k) with Match

Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Ill

Hospital indemnity

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

SunOpta is seeking a FSQ Technician to perform essential laboratory testing ensuring ingredients, products, and packaging meet specifications. You will follow SOPs, communicate data to the Quality Supervisor, and support plant performance on a night shift.

Responsibilities include pH and moisture testing, aseptic packaging evaluations, and maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment. Prior lab experience preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food science/food tech or a food/beverage production facility preferred.
• Experience with microbiology testing and aseptic packaging in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing to ensure ingredients, product, and packaging meet specifications.
• Conduct pH, solids/moisture, sodium and other tests; perform destructive aseptic packaging testing.
• Assist with investigations related to product spoilage and communicate data to supervisors.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate paperwork.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

pH measurement

SOP adherence

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Clean room

Lab equipment calibration

Job description

SunOpta is seeking a FSQ Technician to perform essential laboratory testing ensuring ingredients, products, and packaging meet specifications. You will follow SOPs, communicate data to the Quality Supervisor, and support plant performance on a night shift.

Responsibilities include pH and moisture testing, aseptic packaging evaluations, and maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment. Prior lab experience preferred; HS diploma required.