Qa Tech 1

Rembrandtfoods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rembrandt Foods in Iowa is seeking a QA Tech I to coordinate sampling, analyze data, and report laboratory results to support SQF certification at the plant.

You will maintain lab cleanliness, uphold QA programs, generate Certificates of Analysis, manage test data, and assist with training while following safety and quality procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook; associates degree or QA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in QA and data handling.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Public relations skills and phone etiquette.
• Independent self-starter with good teamwork.
• Problem solving: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Experience in quality environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outside lab testing and customer samples.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab: clean, sweep and other housekeeping requirements.
• Maintain quality assurance laboratory programs and good laboratory practices.
• Becomes proficient and perform laboratory test methods.
• Maintain test result databases.
• Tracksupply inventory.
• Assist with employee training.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule for calibration and cleaning of lab equipment and environment.
• Collects data, analyzes, compiles, distributes and presents reports as needed.
• Reports and takes necessary action to prevent/control food safety and food quality risks.
• Follows, verifies, and takes appropriate actions to ensure the integrity & sustained certification of the SQF System.
• Generates Certificates of Analysis for customers.
• Creates and reviews procedures for laboratory.
• Performs shelf life studies on finished product.
• Completes training and provides support for other Quality positions within the organization.
• Creates PO requests for laboratory supplies and services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Public relations

Independent

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Math skills

English fluency

Education

Associate degree

Quality environment experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

## Qa Tech 1Apply: Iowa Office-Rembrandt Plant: Full time: Posted Today: JR100515It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.**Job Summary:**This position is responsible for coordinating the sampling, analyzing, and reporting of laboratory data. Maintain quality assurance, good laboratory practices, USDA PEPRL status, and other programs to support the SQF certification at the processing facility(s).**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Coordinates outside lab testing and customer samples, as necessary* Maintains cleanliness of lab: clean, sweep and other housekeeping requirements* Maintains quality assurance laboratory programs and good laboratory practices* Becomes proficient and perform laboratory test methods* Maintains test result databases* Tracks supply inventory* Assists with employee training* Follows preventative maintenance schedule for calibration and cleaning of lab equipment and environment* Collects data, analyzes, compiles, distributes and presents reports as needed* Reports and takes necessary action to prevent/control food safety and food quality risks* Follows, verifies, and takes appropriate actions to ensure the integrity & sustained certification of the SQF System* Generates Certificates of Analysis for customers* Creates and reviews procedures for laboratory* Performs shelf life studies on finished product* Completes training and provides support, as necessary, for other Quality positions within the organization* Creates PO requests for laboratory supplies and services**Backup:*** A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**Required:* Attention to detail* Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing* Public relations skills and phone etiquette* Independent self-starter* Strong team work skills* Ability to problem solve: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions* Public relation skills and phone etiquette* Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet* Math Skills: logical/analytical, percentages, fractions, algebra* Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing EnglishPreferred:* Associates degree or 2+ years’ experience in quality environment, or equivalent* Computer Skills: , PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, InternetEquipment:* Company issued PPE* Laboratory Equipment for analytical, microbiological, and functionality testing**Universal Expectations:*** Follows all Safety, Bio-Security, Environmental, and Animal Welfare Procedures* Ensures compliance with and follows all OSHA and REI safety regulations and procedures* Ensures that all care is provided with respect to customer, client and co-workers’ rights* Ensures a safe and clean work environment* Maintains confidentiality* Adheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks* Takes appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.* Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.* Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits* Performs other tasks as assigned