Quality Assurance Technician

Overview Lund Food Holdings Facility Eden Prairie, 7752 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States of America Job Description: Lunds & Byerlys Mitchell Road is currently hiring for a self-directed Quality Assurance Technician. This position works a full-time schedule and earns a wage of $26.00-$34.00/hour. We operate 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. For this position we are looking for someone with availability around the hours of 5:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Conduct preop and postop inspection of raw and ready-to-eat production and storage areas Coordinate internal and external testing and auditing processes including external labs Conduct raw material and finished product testing and auditing requirements Assist in development of plant quality assurance procedures and documentation Assist with new product development, testing, documentation, and recipe/product specification compliance Help establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues, HACCP program requirements, and achieve quality objectives Review plant safety and quality performance and communicate results Investigate all plant safety and quality complaints and report to appropriate personnel Provide input to maintaining ingredient and product specifications Assist with recalls and market withdrawals Help maintain quality/regulatory documentation and HACCP documentation Responsible for meticulously reviewing and verifying all product labels during their shift, ensuring accuracy in use-by dates, print quality, and alignment Regularly assess the effectiveness of the Label Verification program, gather feedback, and make adjustments as needed to continuously improve label quality control processes Develop a robust training and verification program for other production employees, focusing on label accuracy and adherence to quality standards Perform environmental swabbing and assist the microbiology program that includes plating, ATP & APC Ideal Candidate Team player who steps in to assist where needed Innovative – implements trending and forward-thinking production solutions Dependable – arrives on time and completes tasks in a timely and safe manner Hospitable – provides a friendly demeanor and supportive attitude toward coworkers Minimum Qualifications Education : Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience Experience : One to three years of experience in plant quality control GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices Ability to maintain confidentiality Other Requirements / Equipment Used Equipment Used Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine) Basic laboratory equipment (may include pH meter, ATP analyzer, thermometers, viscometer, refractometer, scales) Camera and photo printer Benefits & Perks In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture , we offer the following benefits and perks : Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Pay on demand PTO (paid time off) Ongoing trainings, leadership development opportunities, and cross-training opportunities 10% employee and family discount Tuition reimbursement and scholarships Family assistance fund Profit sharing and a 401(k)/pension option Community and volunteer programs Employee referral bonus Free uniform and uniform laundering Chance to be nominated as a brand champion! Compensation Disclaimer The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also values internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. About Lunds & Byerlys and Mitchell Road If you have a passion for hospitality and creating meaningful, memorable moments for our customers, we would love the opportunity to learn more about you! Are you ready to join our world-class production team? If you are excited about this opportunity, don’t delay. Apply today using our mobile-friendly online application! #J-18808-Ljbffr