QA Lab Technician (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance Program

Education Assistance

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Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to monitor and test product quality in our facility. You will collect samples, perform prescribed tests, and log results to ensure compliance with procedures and specifications.

Responsibilities include grading quality, recording product identity in inventory systems, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. Suitable for candidates with a high school diploma, basic math skills, and 12 months of prior experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 12 months prior experience required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Good knowledge of computer systems preferred.
• Ability to work in refrigerated/frozen environments.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
• Accurately enters all product identity information for all product produced in an inventory database.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Provides prompt feedback to appropriate personnel regarding production issues (e.g., defects, mislabeling, packaging quality, downtime).

Skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Refrigerated environments

Time management

Stamina

Independent worker

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 months prior experience

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring product quality is monitored and tested in compliance with established procedures, specification and instructions. The individual in this position is responsible, but not limited to taking samples, and performing test as prescribed by procedure or specification, reporting to appropriate personnel on status of line operation, performing requested test and samples and recording information in logs and databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
• Accurately enters all product identity information for all product produced in an inventory database.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Provides prompt and timely feedback to appropriate personnel relative to production related problems (i.e. excessive defects, mislabeling, package quality issues, downtime and increased production etc).

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

12 months Prior Experience

Other Information

• Basic math skills. Use basis lab equipment.
• Good knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.
• Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.

Job Requisition ID: 27436

Travel Required: None

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $22.54/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.