Quality Lab Technician

Q & B Foods Inc; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Q & B Foods Inc is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Clarksville, TN. The role involves ensuring product testing and compliance with quality standards in a lab and plant environment. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment focused on food production quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a quality control technician.
• Knowledge of operating lab equipment and reading test results.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product quality checks on production line.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspection of equipment.
• Collect finished product samples for testing.

Skills

Attention to details

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WIN SPC

Job description

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Position Summary

Responsible for the technical product tests, process checks and audits to ensure compliance with company process, product quality and safety standards.

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the technical product tests, process checks and audits to ensure compliance with company process, product quality and safety standards.

Essential Position Functions And Duties

• Perform daily pre-operational inspection of equipment (ATP and environmental swabbing).
• Conduct routine analysis testing for each batch and hourly finished product samples. Give batch adjustments when batch does not meet specifications. 60% lab testing.
• Conduct product quality checks on production line (packaging and case integrity, label and date code accuracy, seals, fill weights, cap torque removal). 40% production floor testing.
• Collect finished product samples for retain, control, customer and micro testing.
• Handle proper use and care of instruments and equipment, including daily and weekly calibrations.
• Complete all daily documentation on a timely manner; enter analytical data into WIN SPC database.
• Place non-conforming product on hold.
• Conduct weekly plant GMP inspections
• File ingredient COA's and organize daily QA/production documents.
• Support overtime and shift coverage as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Competencies

• High school diploma
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a quality control technician
• Knowledge: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Excel -intermediate proficiency
• English Language (Speaking/listening/written instructions and procedures); Spanish a plus
• Knowledge: operating lab equipment, reading test results.
• Skills: Reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, writing, attention to details, use independent judgment to make decisions, problem solving, coordination, service orientation, multitasking, teamwork.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Competencies

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in science a plus
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a quality control technician
• Knowledge: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Excel-intermediate proficiency, WIN SPC.
• Knowledge: operating lab equipment, reading test results.
• Skills: Reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, writing, attention to details, use independent judgment to make decisions, problem solving, coordination, service orientation, multitasking, teamwork.
  
  

Expected Working Hours

This is a full-time position, and basic hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Hours depending on shift.

Work Environment

This job operates in a laboratory and plant environment. This role routinely uses lab equipment. Room temperature may vary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk and stand. This is largely a physical role and fast pace. This would require the ability to push, pull, grasp, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, climb. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Must be physically fit to handle minor exposures to strong and diluted chemical solutions. Must wear a lab coat, skid-resistant closed toed safety footwear, hearing protection, safety eye protectors and acid resistant gloves when needed.

Company Description

Over 60 years of fine food, products and service.

As a division of Kewpie Corporation, Japan's leading manufacturer of mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, marinades and related products, California-based Q&B Foods, Inc. is uniquely qualified to produce the highest quality and tastiest products in the US marketplace.

Our highly qualified management teams and representatives are dedicated to maintaining our exceptional reputation, which has made Q&B Foods one of the premiere suppliers to leading businesses around the world.

Over 60 years of fine food, products and service. As a division of Kewpie Corporation, Japan's leading manufacturer of mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, marinades and related products, California-based Q&B Foods, Inc. is uniquely qualified to produce the highest quality and tastiest products in the US marketplace. Our highly qualified management teams and representatives are dedicated to maintaining our exceptional reputation, which has made Q&B Foods one of the premiere suppliers to leading businesses around the world.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food Production

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