Posted 20 months ago
QA Lab Technician - 3rd shiftMrs Clarks · Ankeny
QA Lab Technician - 3rd shift
AnkenyOn-site
AI Summary
Supports plant operations by monitoring food safety and quality through in-process lab testing, line checks and documentation of results on a third-shift schedule. Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and ensures GMP and HACCP/HARPC compliance.
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Description
The QA Lab Technician supports plant operations by monitoring adherence to food safety and quality policies through direct observations and in-process tests. This is a full-time 3rd shift position, non-exempt position that reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance to plant policies and Federal and State regulations including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)/Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC)
- Conduct pre-operational inspection of equipment
- Adhere to Quality Assurance and safety standards
- Other duties and/or special projects as assigned
- Test in-process products for compliance to specification and formulate adjustments as necessary
- Check units on the production lines to ensure products are within quality and food safety limits
- Document test results; communicate deviations to management and co-workers
Hours:
- QA Lab Tech 3rd: Monday-Friday 8pm-6am
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Insurance with large percentage of premiums employer paid
- 401(k), with company matching
- Life Insurance premiums employer paid
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid sick days/personal days
- Paid Holidays
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Related QA Lab Tech work experience a plus
- Strong mental reasoning ability
- HACCP/HARPC certified or the ability to become certified
- Computer skills: Must be able to utilize effectively: BPCS, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
- May require flexibility in scheduling
Skills
BPCSExcelFood SafetyGMPHACCPHARPCIn-process TestingMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft WordPowerPointPre-operational InspectionQuality AssuranceTest Documentation
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