Quality Lab Technician-Pops

ALAMANCE FOODS INC; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

ALAMANCE FOODS INC is seeking a Microbiologist for their Graham, NC location. The role focuses on quality control testing for aerosol dairy products, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or higher, experience in quality or related fields, and basic laboratory skills. This is a non-exempt, on-site position offering a salary between $18 and $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bilingual with Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Demonstrated understanding with Laboratory data.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and assist in product development trials.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and results.
• Promote a culture of safety within the laboratory.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Basic laboratory techniques and safety protocols

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

High school or higher degree in Quality or related field

Job description

Job Details

Location: DC1 Cedar Crest - Graham, NC27253

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Department: Quality

Manager: Microbiologist

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Location: Single Location - Worth St, Plantation, Cedar Crest, Aerosol D Line

Company Background

Alamance is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Position Opportunity

The role involves a range of tasks associated with the front-line team, focused on improving departmental performance. Responsibilities include engaging in laboratory processes to maintain food quality and safety standards. This position offers the chance to work with a diverse array of lab equipment and techniques, while collaborating with quality lab technicians of different experience levels. It also provides an opportunity to express your passion for laboratory quality and apply your knowledge to enhance food quality and safety across various product types.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products, including physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and assist in product development trials.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and results, generating reports as required.
• Capable of carrying out daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
• Maintain adherence to safety regulations and best practices, promoting a culture of safety within the laboratory.
• Capable of determining exposure or potential impacts to our products quality and potential improvements with superiors.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills required for the position – excel spreadsheet, word and basic abilities to read and manipulate drawings.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of laboratory supplies, equipment and maintenance activities as needed, all with supervisor coordination.
• Communicate with various departments across the organization.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation recording of experimental data.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and equipment malfunctions, reporting any needed repairs and maintenance with appropriate personnel.
• Apply 80/20 principles to daily operation.
• Maintain data calibration of all quality control equipment and measurement devices.
• Stay up to date with advancements in laboratory techniques, technologies, and regulatory requirements, and adapt to new relevant improvements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation related to laboratory operations, experiments, and safety procedures.
• Perform daily/weekly data verification of laboratory binder books, quality paperwork and production paperwork and able to call out any needed corrections prior to filing away.
• Capable of keeping up to date with daily retention and needed requested samples of production runs that need to be grabbed.
• Capable of creating any needed Hold Tag upon request after the training.
• Capable of carrying out proper documentation of any destruction of goods when requested after training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and knowledge sharing among other peers.

Qualifications

• Bilingual with Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Demonstrated understanding with Laboratory data.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact.
• Capable of lifting around 30 pounds of weight.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and ethical work environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and scientific advancements.

Education/Training/Certifications

High school or higher degree with experience in Quality, or related field preferred.

Travel Requirements

No travel requirement for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.