QA Lab Technician - Dairy Plant | Quality, Safety & Growth

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to ensure the quality and safety of dairy and beverage products. You will perform lab tests, interpret results, coordinate with production and QA teams, and support GMP compliance in a fast-paced facility in Phoenix.

The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work on shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• 2+ year related experience
• Must be available to work with the demands of the department which are subject to overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to regularly climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders
• Capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to work on foot for extended periods of time

Responsabilités

• Use laboratory equipment and standardized testing procedures to accurately measure and report quality standards of products produced at required frequency
• Interpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved
• Communicate with lab supervisor, production personnel, and warehouse associates to ensure issues are corrected in a timely manner
• Interpret and submit samples and required documentation for co-pack vendors
• Evaluate raw ingredients and packaging for quality to ensure no sub-standard raw materials are used in production
• Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
• Clean and sterilize lab area, equipment, and instruments regularly to avoid contamination of samples
• Conduct equipment swab tests to confirm cleanliness of equipment
• Conduct calibration of lab and production equipment at appropriate frequency
• Maintain finished product reports based on laboratory analysis
• Coach production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming product
• Audit batching, processing, and filler paperwork and eliminate issues when non-conformances are found
• Coordinate communication between manufacturing associates and QA personnel
• Use petrifilm plates to test water, air, ingredient, and product samples for microbial activity
• Conduct environmental testing for pathogens
• Interpret and submit petrifilm results used to approve product
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned

Connaissances

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Testing

GMP

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field

Description du poste

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to ensure the quality and safety of dairy and beverage products. You will perform lab tests, interpret results, coordinate with production and QA teams, and support GMP compliance in a fast-paced facility in Phoenix.

The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work on shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.