Quality Assurance Lab Technician

At McArthur Next, we know that it is our loyal employees that enable us to produce the highest quality products and provide exceptional service to our customers. Therefore, our goal is to be an employer of choice by providing a culture of mutual respect, courtesy, teamwork, updated equipment and workspaces, and opportunity for development and growth. We proudly offer our full-time staff highly competitive hourly rates along with a comprehensive benefit package that includes a variety of choices for medical, dental, and vision plans designed to meet individual needs.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician tests product, sets samples, and conducts quality inspections of products and equipment following protocol and procedures established for Quality Assurance programs.

Lab Technician - 3rd Shift 4:00 Pm to 12:00 AM
Workdays: Monday and Sunday (2 days off to be defined)
Hours: Shift varies until fully trained by the company

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr. - $22.00/hr. (based on experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Driving Company Performance

• Provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Participate in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees regarding issues that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employee Development

• Safety Training
• Maintain State Certification for Antibiotic Testing

Qualifications

Work Experience

Required

• Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing facility

Preferred

• Experience in food and beverage industry

Education

• High School diploma or Equivalent or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training

Technical Knowledge

• Able to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine-based products
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to write legibly to complete paperwork
• Basic Math skills
• Follow and comply with all safety standards

Additional Skills/Notes

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability
• Adherence to safety requirements and wearing required PPE
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to multi-task and be organized
• Pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background and criminal checks

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous vacation time
• Paid sick and personal time
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is exposed to a wet environment. Employees are exposed to chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees are required to wear required PPE that is in compliance with OSHA regulations. Employees may experience swings in work-related demands of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the entire shift.

Employees must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds including above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must have full range of body motion.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity, drug-free employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.