QUALITY CONTROL - LAB - TECH

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician based near Richmond, VA to inspect finished goods, raw materials, and in-process materials for quality and food safety. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to production and QC staff.

Responsibilities include performing QC line checks, material inspections, microbiological testing, sanitation verification, and reporting results. The candidate should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to enter data accurately and communicate findings.
• Capable of working with cross-functional teams under time constraints.
• Experience in food industry QC or related roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control and food safety concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC line checks: weight, packaging and label, code date, and fill level
• Inspect and analyze raw materials
• Review and analyze blends and milled products
• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Inspect and test equipment after sanitation
• Conduct allergen and salt testing
• Communicate findings to production and QC staff
• Maintain clean and organized lab space
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Data entry

Integrity

Education

B.S. in biology or chemistry

Job description

Position Description

Quality Control Technician

Overall Goal of Position:

The Quality Control Technician performs quality control checks to make sure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods meet the quality and food safety criteria that define OurRecipe@SauerBrands:

• What are we making? A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families.
• Why are we making it? To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors.
• How do we make it? With integrity, creativity, executional excellence, and teamwork.
• Where are we going? To become one of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

You will inspect and audit finished goods, raw materials, in-process materials, and equipment to make sure they meet our quality and food safety specifications. Meeting these standards ensures we deliver products that excite and delight our customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality Control
  • Perform QC line checks: weight, packaging and label, code date, and fill level
  • Inspect and analyze raw materials
  • Review and analyze blends and milled products
  • Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
  • Inspect and test equipment after sanitation
  • Conduct allergen and salt testing
  • Communicate effectively with first shift
  • Keep the lab clean and orderly
  • Perform other Quality Control duties as required
• Culture Building
  • Support Quality, Sanitation, and Production in developing the desired company culture
  • Support OurRecipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude

Performance Standards

(the criteria used to evaluate performance)

• Quality Checks
  • Document all quality checks accurately and perform them at the frequency required by Quality Department standards
  • Communicate findings effectively to production and other QC employees
• Attendance
  • Miss as few shifts as possible
  • Communicate openly with the department manager
• Culture Building
  • Organizational Health KPIs
  • KPIs for OurRecipe
• What You Do and How You Act
  • Show leadership and contribute to the overall success of SBI
  • Be personally effective: meet timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
  • Interact, communicate, and work as a team with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We Are Looking For

(the characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in this position)

• Personal Characteristics
  • Professional demeanor
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for organization
  • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented
  • Confident in your abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
  • Smart, creative, and inquisitive
  • Integrity: does the right thing even when no one is looking
  • Disciplined, accountable, and reliable, with a no-excuses mindset and ownership of KPIs
  • Dependable team player with a positive attitude
  • Determination and grit: a pursuit of excellence
  • Personal values that align with SBI values
• Performance History
  • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work areas or responsibilities
  • Stellar references based on contributions and performance
• Demonstrated Skills
  • Tech savvy: able to enter data and communicate on various platforms
  • Able to thrive under time constraints and to juggle and prioritize responsibilities
  • Strong teamwork and good verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Education and Experience
  • B.S. in a biology or chemistry-related field, or related experience
  • Experience in the food industry as a QC Analyst, Research Assistant, or equivalent
• Location
  • Based in or near Richmond, VA