Tech QA I

Actus Nutrition; Adell (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Actus Nutrition in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated QA Technician to join our laboratory team. You will conduct and interpret lab tests, prepare samples, and support GMP-compliant operations in a fast-paced food-grade facility.

We offer a $22.00 hourly wage with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to advance to QA Tech II after 1 year based on performance and qualifications. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency with lab software, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in a food-grade facility preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Proficient with computer software/programs.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Opportunity to advance to QA Tech II after 1 year with Actus Nutrition qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Prepare samples for shipment to testing locations.
• Answer technical product questions from management.
• Perform data reporting from laboratory computations.
• Troubleshoot lab issues and maintain equipment.
• Assist inventory control and ensure GMP compliance.
• Review MSDS and document lab results.
• Communicate results to management and participate in QA processes.
• Send OOS notices as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Laboratory testing procedures

Computer software proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Job description

At Actus 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. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates - backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls from management team to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations, leading to accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Assist inventory control process.
• Ensure all laboratory chemical MSDSs are reviewed and filed.
• Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.
• Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking, and data entry required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.
• Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.
• Send timely “Out of Specification” (OOS) notices as needed to internal and appropriate corporate management

Qualifications

• Desired: previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• Knowledge of computer software/programs
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• May advance to QA Tech II pay scale with Actus Nutrition specified qualifications after 1 year as a QA Tech I: Please see your QA Manager for list of qualifications.