QA Technician- Day Shift

Actus Nutrition in; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Tech to perform analytical procedures on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products, and to assist with investigations of operational product issues, ensuring data integrity and GMP compliance.

Shift: Day Shift 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Pay starts at $22.00/hour and up based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance plus a 401(k) company match.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations leading to accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Contact lab supply vendors.
• Assist inventory control process.
• Ensure all laboratory MSDSs are reviewed and filed.
• Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking and entering required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.
• Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.
• Send timely “Out of Specification” (OOS) notices as needed to internal and appropriate corporate management

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Quality Tech has the responsibility for performing analytical procedures on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products as well as assisting with investigation and resolution of operational product issues.

Shift: Day Shift- 6:00AM to 6:00PM

Pay: $22.00 and up based on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations leading to accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Contact lab supply vendors.
• Assist inventory control process.
• Ensure all laboratory chemical MSDSs are reviewed and filed.
• Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.
• Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking and entering required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.
• Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.
• Send timely “Out of Specification” (OOS) notices as needed to internal and appropriate corporate management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

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