Quality Assurance Tech

Country Fresh Dairy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Fresh Dairy in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a QA Tech to perform product testing, sample preparation, and support QA programs. You will operate lab equipment, conduct microbiological and chemical tests on finished goods and raw materials, and help maintain weight control and sanitation.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced, wet environment, and willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in food and beverage industry preferred; biology helpful.
• Able to perform basic math and measurements in all units.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with equipment and provide quality inspections on related items.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products and raw materials.
• Maintain communication with departments about production issues.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Adhere to SQF requirements and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Work in a wet environment with PPE and flexible hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Quality testing techniques

Job description

The QA Tech is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples, and follow‑thru on several Quality Assurance programs.

• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees as to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre‑requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Floating Shift

$31.08 per hour

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred. Biology helpful.
• Has the ability to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine based products.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment. Exposure to chemicals. May have exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products and nuts.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

30.03

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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