QA Lab Technician

Quality Assurance TechnicianAt Shamrock Foods Company in Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesJob DescriptionStarting Compensation: $23.15 per hourShift Details: This position follows a rotating 2-2-3 overnight schedule with 12-hour shifts from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Employees work 2 days, have 2 days off, then work 3 days; the following week, they have 2 days off, work 2 days, then have 3 days off. This schedule provides consistent full-time hours and includes every other weekend off.Summary: Use laboratory and standardized testing procedures to ensure quality and food safety attributes of fluid dairy, non-dairy beverages, sour cream, cottage cheese, and other products meet regulatory and internal specifications to maintain the integrity of Shamrock and our customers' brands. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.Essential DutiesUse laboratory equipment and standardized testing procedures to accurately measure and report quality standards of products produced at required frequencyInterpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolvedCommunicate with lab supervisor, production personnel, and warehouse associates to ensure issues are corrected in a timely mannerInterpret and submit samples and required documentation for co-pack vendorsEvaluate raw ingredients and packaging for quality to ensure no sub-standard raw materials are used in productionDeliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areasClean and sterilize lab area, equipment, and instruments regularly to avoid contamination of samplesConduct equipment swab tests to confirm cleanliness of equipmentConduct calibration of lab and production equipment at appropriate frequencyMaintain finished product reports based on laboratory analysisCoach production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming productAudit batching, processing, and filler paperwork and escalate issues when non-conformances are foundCoordinate communication between manufacturing associates and QA personnelUse petrifilm plates to test water, air, ingredient, and product samples for microbial activityConduct environmental testing for pathogensInterpret and submit petrifilm results used to approve productRegular and reliable attendance.Other duties may be assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field preferred2+ year related experienceA combination of relevant work experience and educationMust be available to work with the demands of the department which are subject to overnight shifts, weekends, and holidaysAble to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAble to work with reasonable accommodations in an environment containing major food allergensAble to regularly climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders.Capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds unassistedAble to work on foot for extended periods of timeMinimum skill rating of Quality Assurance Technician II (Floor/Micro)Must be able to frequently reach up to 52 inchesCorporate Summary: At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first - our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.Our Mission: At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family's motto to "treat associates like family and customers like friends."Why work for us? Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That's why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn't stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.Equal Opportunity Employer At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.