Quality Technician

Actus Nutrition in; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is hiring a Quality Technician (Nights) for the Jerome West team. The role requires conducting and reporting lab tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring GMP/HACCP compliance. You will support inventory, data entry, and technical communications with management.

We offer a competitive hourly wage starting at $24.24 with an additional $1.50 night shift differential, reflected in a night-friendly schedule from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Prior food-grade lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory management experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret, and report laboratory, environmental, and product testing results accurately, including out-of-spec notifications as needed.
• Prepare samples for third-party testing, maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with lab supply vendors.
• Follow and support GMPs, HACCP procedures, MSDS requirements, and other quality and safety documentation.
• Assist with inventory control, clerical data entry, filing, and computer-based recordkeeping.
• Respond to technical product questions and communicate results or concerns to plant and corporate management.
• Interpret written and verbal instructions, solve practical problems, and perform effectively in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communications

Tools

Laboratory software applications

Job description

AtActus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We are currently seeking a Quality Technician (Nights) to join the Jerome West team.

Pay: From $24.24 USD per hour and up based on experience (+ $1.50 night shift differential)

Shift: 0500pm - 0500am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct, interpret, and report laboratory, environmental, and product testing results accurately, including OOS notifications as needed.
• Prepare samples for third-party testing, maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with lab supply vendors.
• Follow and support plant/laboratory GMPs, HACCP procedures, MSDS requirements, and other quality and safety documentation.
• Assist with inventory control, clerical data entry, filing, and computer-based recordkeeping.
• Respond to technical product questions and communicate results or concerns to plant and corporate management.
• Interpret written and verbal instructions, solve practical problems, and perform effectively in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory management experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Actus Nutrition prides itself on providing advancement opportunities for our current workforce, promoting from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

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