QA Lab Technician I - Food Safety & Quality

Ventura Foods; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

sick time

Holidays

Employee events

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Albert Lea, MN, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine tests and assist operations in delivering safe, high quality products. Under supervision, you’ll test, document results, and support process questions related to oil, margarines, mayonnaises, dressings, and sauces.

You’ll learn to operate lab equipment, follow FSMA, GMPs, and SQF, use AS400/JDE, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing lab preferred.
• Experience with quality testing and data recording is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to test, monitor, and document quality results and data.
• Audit and follow up process controls using given systems (RedZone, weight checks, batch sheets, FSMA inspections).
• Assist with formula adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration and operation of lab equipment and documentation.
• Use AS400 and/or JDE for quality functions.

Skills

Chemistry training

Math and problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AS400

JDE

Job description

Ventura Foods in Albert Lea, MN, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine tests and assist operations in delivering safe, high quality products. Under supervision, you’ll test, document results, and support process questions related to oil, margarines, mayonnaises, dressings, and sauces.

You’ll learn to operate lab equipment, follow FSMA, GMPs, and SQF, use AS400/JDE, and maintain documentation.