QA Lab Technician in Training — Path to $21.50/hr

Idahoan Foods; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods in Idaho Falls is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to support plant operations with quality analysis, data validation, and trend tracking. The role covers microbiological and analytical lab tasks during shifts to aid production and packaging.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior lab experience preferred. Training leads to additional validations for microbiology or packaging labs and involves using Windows tools and data analysis to ensure

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous lab experience preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain Microbiology laboratory, or Packaging and Production laboratory validations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow complex instructions, policies, procedures and correspondence.
• Effective speaking and written communication skills in dealing with co-workers and management.
• Essential computer skills using Windows applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and E-mail.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support plant operations in quality analysis, data validation, tracking and trend analysis.
• Perform product sampling and analysis according to approved procedures.
• Monitor lab equipment and supplies, report maintenance and calibrations.
• Place non-conforming product on HOLD under QA Manager authority.
• Assist and support onboarding and training of new employees.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Data validation

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Microbiology lab validations

Packaging/Production lab validations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Email

Job description

Idahoan Foods in Idaho Falls is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to support plant operations with quality analysis, data validation, and trend tracking. The role covers microbiological and analytical lab tasks during shifts to aid production and packaging.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior lab experience preferred. Training leads to additional validations for microbiology or packaging labs and involves using Windows tools and data analysis to ensure