QA Lab Technician – Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

HB Specialty Foods; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonus

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Team environment

Job summary

HB Specialty Foods is seeking a Lab Assistant to test products to specification and report results promptly. The role requires accuracy, organization, and clear communication, collaborating with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to maintain product quality.

The position supports food safety and continuous improvement of the quality program, with a day shift from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and a starting pay of $17 per hour, plus benefits and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a lab or food quality testing preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detailed analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and keep the labs clean and organized by following good lab practices.
• Maintain and keep lab equipment clean and sanitized.
• Prepare and test samples according to SOPs including but not limited to color, aroma, viscosity, moisture, and salt.
• Collect and perform testing according to the environmental monitoring program and water testing program.
• Collect and perform testing for micro lab testing of products including APC, yeast, and mold.
• Collect and prepare samples for third‑party testing, keeping an accurate and timely schedule for shipments.
• Analyze results of tests and reporting and record findings.
• Keep updated records, ensuring information is accessible and accurate.
• Record and maintain lab equipment calibration results.
• Maintain lab proficiency by completing and passing quarterly lab proficiency testing.
• Print labels according to product specifications and issue them to production. Keep an accurate count of label usage.
• Perform cleaning tasks following the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Manage inventory of production and lab materials (e.g., gloves, masks, knives, hair nets, beard nets, label stock, microplates, media, etc.) and keep storage areas and bins cleaned and stocked.
• Review production/quality control monitoring documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross functional teamwork

Mathematics

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Analytical abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

HB Specialty Foods is seeking a Lab Assistant to test products to specification and report results promptly. The role requires accuracy, organization, and clear communication, collaborating with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to maintain product quality.

The position supports food safety and continuous improvement of the quality program, with a day shift from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and a starting pay of $17 per hour, plus benefits and overtime as needed.