Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

Responsibilities of the QC Technician II include implementing and recording various testing methodology within the laboratory. Monitor plant cleaning activities by conducting regular swabbing of production equipment. This position is responsible for the quality, safety, and compliance of the laboratory operations as well as the timely release of test results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct and implement various analytical tests on incoming samples of raw materials (RM), product components (Intermediates), and Finished Products to assure the Quality of the component. These include but are not limited to:
  • Logging samples into the Sample Data Base.
  • Performing analytical tests using the following testing equipment and recording results:
    • Fourier Transform - Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR).
    • Handheld & Benchtop Densitometers (SG-Specific Gravity)
    • Refractometers (RI-Refractive Index)
    • Small Scale Flash Point Tester (Flashpoint)
    • Total Acidity - manual titrations
    • pH meter
    • Hot plate (boiling point testing)
    • Turbidity (TURB)
    • Absorbance (ABS)
    • Moisture
• Support OH R&D Analytical testing and tasting panels.
• Analytical Testing for Regulatory (i.e., FP/BP, ABV).
• Conduct small scale taste test to compare incoming sample to a prior batch or lot.
• Compare test results with specification ranges to determine batch to batch consistency of the product. Trouble shoot batches that do not meet specifications.
• Perform daily calibration checks of lab equipment (RI, SG, pH, FTIR, TURB, and ABS).
• Monitor plant cleaning activities by conducting Allergen testing, and other environmental microbial and pathogen swabbing.
• Review production schedule to find or order retain samples for batch comparison.
• Clean lab / glassware.
• Organization and cataloguing of retain library.
• Filing sample folders and paperwork.
• Create transmittals and associated sample request forms and labels for outside testing, gather / prepare these for shipment.
• Release products in a usable status by entering data in ERP system and create paperwork for shipping department (CoA, SDS, and Required customer documents).
• Build continuous improvement by developing and implementing new procedures based on trends, new issues, and analyses.
• Report food safety issues to the Corporate Food Safety Manager or Director of Quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Optimizes Work Process - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Self-Development- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Analytical - synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Safety and security - observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in chemical or food science; preferred. Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Internet Software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands


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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.


At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.