Shamrock Foods Company · 2 hours ago
QA Lab Technician - Nights
Verona, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expShamrock Foods Company is a privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company that has been an innovator in the food industry since 1922. They are seeking a QA Lab Technician to ensure quality and food safety attributes of various dairy and non-dairy products through laboratory testing and compliance with safety practices.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Use laboratory equipment and standardized testing procedures to accurately measure and report quality standards of products produced at required frequency
Interpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved
Communicate with lab supervisor, production personnel, and warehouse associates to ensure issues are corrected in a timely manner
Interpret and submit samples and required documentation for co-pack vendors
Evaluate raw ingredients and packaging for quality to ensure no sub-standard raw materials are used in production
Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
Clean and sterilize lab area, equipment, and instruments regularly to avoid contamination of samples
Conduct equipment swab tests to confirm cleanliness of equipment
Conduct calibration of lab and production equipment at appropriate frequency
Maintain finished product reports based on laboratory analysis
Coach production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming product
Audit batching, processing, and filler paperwork and escalate issues when non-conformances are found
Coordinate communication between manufacturing associates and QA personnel
Use petrifilm plates to test water, air, ingredient, and product samples for microbial activity
Conduct environmental testing for pathogens
Interpret and submit petrifilm results used to approve product
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ year related experience
A combination of relevant work experience and education
Must be available to work with the demands of the department which are subject to overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Able to work with reasonable accommodations in an environment containing major food allergens
Able to regularly climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders
Capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds unassisted
Able to work on foot for extended periods of time
Minimum skill rating of Quality Assurance Technician II (Floor/Micro)
Must be able to frequently reach up to 52 inches
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Incredible growth opportunities
Continued education
Wellness programs
Company
Shamrock Foods Company
For over 100 years, Shamrock Foods Company has worked to ensure people come first – our 5,000+ associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation.
5001-10000 employees
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