Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. · 1 month ago
Technician I, Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)
US-OH-Akron
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $55K/yrAjinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is advancing food and health with innovative technologies. The Technician I, Quality Assurance role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements, conducting daily product testing, and supporting production activities.
ChemicalFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Conduct daily product testing using various basic food chemistry laboratory equipment and keep complete records
Set up daily sensory for the previous day’s production
Support production start up activities throughout the production day
Record and manage all data obtained from product and ingredient testing
Conduct daily laboratory equipment calibrations
Execute various internal audits as assigned by the QA Manager
Approve labels for production teams
Maintain allergen claim testing program
Send out customer COAs as requested daily by supply chain
Prepare and ship samples for outside testing daily
Maintain weekly air and surface testing
Maintain ingredient testing program – sensory testing, extensions and inventory adjustments with warehouse team
Maintain clean, organized laboratory and work environment
Adhere to all safety standards
Adhere to all policies and procedures
Support company initiatives and goals as assigned
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and complicated systems
Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
Must be available for weekend and holiday rotation production coverage
Obtain Seafood HACCP certification and Better Process Control Certification in the 1st year of employment
Other duties as assigned by QA Manager
Qualification
Required
Able to lift 50 lbs
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
Able to access all areas of the plant and warehouse via stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces and wet conditions
Ability to compare and contrast products with meat, fish and shellfish ingredients for aroma, color and flavor with other products and control samples
Ability to take direction from more senior QA technicians
Available for weekend and holiday rotation
Ability to work alone for extended periods
Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility and teamwork mindset
Ability to enforce and follow food safety, safety and general Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by company policies
Able to handle multiple projects and daily activities within timelines and with urgency
Conduct daily product testing using various basic food chemistry laboratory equipment and keep complete records
Set up daily sensory for the previous day's production
Support production start up activities throughout the production day
Record and manage all data obtained from product and ingredient testing
Conduct daily laboratory equipment calibrations
Execute various internal audits as assigned by the QA Manager
Approve labels for production teams
Maintain allergen claim testing program
Send out customer COAs as requested daily by supply chain
Prepare and ship samples for outside testing daily
Maintain weekly air and surface testing
Maintain ingredient testing program – sensory testing, extensions and inventory adjustments with warehouse team
Maintain clean, organized laboratory and work environment
Adhere to all safety standards
Adhere to all policies and procedures
Support company initiatives and goals as assigned
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and complicated systems
Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
Must be available for weekend and holiday rotation production coverage
Obtain Seafood HACCP certification and Better Process Control Certification in the 1st year of employment
Other duties as assigned by QA Manager
Preferred
Food service or quality control experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
Company
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., our businesses contribute to significant advances in nutrition and health to create better lives for all.
Founded in 1908
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Smith
Chief Growth Officer & Executive Vice President
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