Quality Control Lab Assistant - Food Manufacturing

I.Rice & Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health insurance

Various supplemental insurance policies

Life insurance

401-K retirement plan

Uniform program participation option

Annual bonus incentives

Job summary

I.Rice & Company is seeking a Quality Control Lab Assistant in Pennsylvania. This role supports laboratory operations and product quality assurance while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and be able to work both independently and in a team. Benefits include weekly pay, health insurance, and 401-K retirement plan after one year.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee batch retain sample management.
• Maintain the finished product retention sample program.
• Conduct flavor retrieval and testing.
• Prepare water ice and support syrup sensory setup.
• Prepare weight sheets for upcoming production runs.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with general housekeeping duties.
• Support production by verifying floor scales for accuracy.
• Cross-train on basic QC tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Overview

The Quality Control Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations, product quality assurance, and production processes. This hands‑on position is responsible for maintaining sample organization, assisting with testing preparation, ensuring accurate documentation, and helping to uphold cleanliness and efficiency within the lab and production environment. The role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, adaptable, and interested in supporting quality assurance processes in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee batch retain sample management
• Maintain the finished product retention sample program (includes operating a pallet jack)
• Conduct flavor retrieval and testing
• Prepare water ice and support syrup sensory setup
• Prepare weight sheets for upcoming production runs
• Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with general housekeeping duties and supplies
• Support production by verifying floor scales to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Cross‑train on basic QC tasks to provide coverage as needed, including data entry, sample preparation for viscosity testing, bake tests, & outbound product quality checks

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Health insurance
• Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90‑day introductory period
• Life insurance available after completion of 90‑day introductory period
• 401‑K retirement plan available after one year of employment
• Option to participate in uniform program
• Annual bonus incentives