Quality Assurance Lab Technician Evening Shift

Butterball, LLC; Mount Olive (NC, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to conduct tests ensuring food safety and quality. The role involves performing assays, maintaining lab equipment, and training staff. Join a team that values its employees and offers great benefits.

Benefits

Academic Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in food microbiology preferred or relevant experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative assays on food products.
• Conduct microbiological analyses and chemical tests.
• Train QA technicians in relevant procedures.

Skills

Proficiency with word processing

Proficiency with spreadsheet software

Knowledge of arithmetic

Knowledge of algebra

Knowledge of statistics

Problem-solving

Education

Two-year college or associate degree in food microbiology

High School Diploma

Job description

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths including our farms, processing facilities, and support offices.

We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we produce much more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's growth is driven by our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each contribute to our success.

Why work for Butterball?

This is not just a job, it's a career! We take pride in our employees, and our employees take pride in being valued team members at Butterball.

Join us Today and enjoy these great perks!

• Academic Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K

QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN

Location: Mt. Olive

Department: QA

Reports to: QA Lab Supervisor

Shift: Evening

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly

FSLA status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conduct tests to ensure compliance with standards regarding color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Prepare laboratory activities and analyses to provide accurate technical information to relevant personnel.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and store laboratory samples.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for microbiological/chemical testing.
• Maintain stock of lab materials.
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Verify/calibrate lab equipment regularly, including annual third-party certification.
• Monitor product quality to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Perform sensory evaluation of foods to meet flavor specifications.
• Conduct microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, and environmental samples using established methods.
• Perform chemical and physical analyses of food samples using standard chemistry methods.
• Enter test data into databases to ensure products meet customer standards.
• Record and compile test results; prepare reports, graphs, and charts.
• Train QA technicians or other personnel in relevant procedures.
• Perform audits or QA functions on the production floor as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Use scientific methods to solve problems.
• Conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality and performance.

Education & Experience

• Two-year college or associate degree in food microbiology or a similar field preferred, or a combination of education and work experience.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.

We embrace equal opportunity employment and are committed to fair treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or other protected statuses.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive per Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided upon conditional job offer or upon request.