Quality Control Technician

Element Staffing Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Staffing Services is seeking a Quality Technician to support the production process by monitoring the quality and safety of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. You will communicate with Regulatory, R&D, and Commercialization teams and ensure compliance with SOPs.

The role involves sensory, physical, chemical, and instrumental evaluations, data generation for Certificates of Analysis, trouble-shooting quality issues, and maintaining laboratory equipment and databases.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• 1-3 yrs of related experience/training in a quality production lab environment.
• Must be able to certify for forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of incoming raw materials, in process, and finished products following SOPs and specifications.
• Expedites the evaluation process and final disposition and provides information to production.
• Assists with development and maintenance of specifications.
• Assists with troubleshooting quality issues in production.
• Participates in the development of specialized processes to improve quality or food safety.
• Generates data for Certificates of Analysis.
• Participates in taste panels.
• Maintains laboratory data, supplies, and calibration of equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining databases.
• Works on corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues.
• Ability to work extended hours/shifts as needed.
• Ability to occasionally travel and perform quality tasks in other facilities as needed.
• Able to use computers and MS Office apps as well as learn use of LX (ERP), MES, LIMS systems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

SOP compliance

Data entry

Education

BS in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP LX

MES

LIMS

Job description

The Quality Technician performs many tasks involved with supporting the production process; monitoring the quality and food safety of our raw materials, processed and finished products; and communicating with Corp functions such as Regulatory, R&D, and Commercialization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of incoming raw materials, in process, and finished products following SOPs and specifications
• Expedites the evaluation process and final disposition and provides information to production
• Assists with development and maintenance of specifications
• Assists with troubleshooting quality issues in production
• Participates in the development of specialized processes to improve quality or food safety
• Generates data for Certificates of Analysis
• Participates in taste panels
• Maintains laboratory data, supplies, and calibration of equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining databases
• Works on corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues
• Ability to work extended hours/shifts as needed
• Ability to occasionally travel and perform quality tasks in other facilities as needed
• Able to use computers and MS Office apps as well as learn use of LX (ERP), MES, LIMS systems
• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS degree in Foods Science, Chemistry or related field preferred
• 1-3 yrs of related experience/training in a quality production lab environment
• Must be able to certify for forklift operation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and climb. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.