Quality Control Lab Technician - Food Plant

Johanna Foods, Inc.; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician in Flemington, NJ. The role involves inspecting and testing raw materials and finished products to ensure food safety, with compensation up to $25/hour and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and some experience in quality control, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings account

Company paid life insurance

Vacation, holidays and sick days

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma, some College preferred.
• Prior Quality Control experience preferred.
• Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Collects, inspects, and tests Raw Materials and Finished products.
• Maintains compliance with FDA requirements.
• Conducts calibrations of instruments and maintains records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic arithmetic

Good verbal and interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Some College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Quality Control Technician is responsible for collecting, inspecting, and testing Raw Materials and Finished products with regard to food safety.

• Compensation up to $25.00/hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications and testing
• Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account
• Company paid life insurance, vacation, holidays and sick days
• Full-time, 40-hour work week plus overtime opportunities
  
  

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for collecting, inspecting, and testing Raw Materials and Finished products with regard to food safety.

Johanna Foods Compensation:

• Compensation up to $25.00/hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications and testing
• Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account
• Company paid life insurance, vacation, holidays and sick days
• Full-time, 40-hour work week plus overtime opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Obtains samples from in process and packaging lines for inspection and testing.
• Performs tests to keep lab in compliance with FDA lab requirement.
• Testing includes but is not limited to, pH, Total Solids, Brix, Butterfat. Testing- Gerber Method, ATP, and Chemical Titrations.
• Conducts calibrations of instruments and devices within the quality assurance department as well as specific production instruments. Keeps records of these calibrations.
• Maintains conformance to SQF standards by completing tasks and maintaining the work in a sanitary manner.
• Provides the same laboratory expertise and performance necessary to analyze finished products within their specifications for microbiological, chemical, physical and organoleptic requirements.
• Monitors products to assure quality is being controlled.
• Ensures compliance with applicable quality system standards and the unit’s food safety and security programs in support of essential manufacturing strategies and practices.
• Serves as Alternate to other QC Technicians to ensure effective coverage of the Safe Quality Food responsibilities pertaining to that position.
• Special assignments upon request of the Quality Assurance Manager or Supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School diploma, some College preferred.
• Prior Quality Control experience preferred.
• Prior understanding of the PMO, HACCP and SQF systems preferred.
• Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Skilled in basic computer operation and ability to use Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work independently with little oversight concerning routine tasks.
• Able to work in group settings as needed.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area that promotes safety and efficiency.
• Able to work varied shifts, including weekends.
  
  

Company Description

Johanna Foods is a state-of-the-art food manufacturer located in Flemington, New Jersey. Privately operated since 1995, Johanna Foods is now one of the country's largest producers and distributors of fruit juices, drinks and yogurt. Our products include the popular La Yogurt and Sabor Latino yogurt, Tree Ripe juices, Earth Wise juice beverages, Ssips and Sabor Latino drinks and nectars, and Ssips aseptic drink boxes, all using cutting-edge technologies and only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Johanna Foods is also a leading private label and co-pack juice and yogurt producer, manufacturing products for numerous leading retailers and brands.

Johanna Foods is a state-of-the-art food manufacturer located in Flemington, New Jersey. Privately operated since 1995, Johanna Foods is now one of the country's largest producers and distributors of fruit juices, drinks and yogurt. Our products include the popular La Yogurt and Sabor Latino yogurt, Tree Ripe juices, Earth Wise juice beverages, Ssips and Sabor Latino drinks and nectars, and Ssips aseptic drink boxes, all using cutting-edge technologies and only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Johanna Foods is also a leading private label and co-pack juice and yogurt producer, manufacturing products for numerous leading retailers and brands.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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