Basic American Foods ยท 3 months ago
QA Lab Technician A Crew
Rexburg,ID,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.80/hr - $20.80/hrBasic American Foods is a family-owned company that empowers and supports its employees. They are seeking a QA Lab Technician to conduct product testing and ensure compliance with quality standards, while actively participating in safety and quality improvement processes.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform all work functions in a safe manner as defined in the lab safety manual and in safety meetings
Provide accurate, reproducible and timely data on test results and data entry
Notify the Technical Services Manager and/or Lab Team Leader of reoccurring or serious out of specification conditions
Support the Quality Improvement Process through active participation. Support the 5S process through active participation
Assist and promote a positive work atmosphere among coworkers
Adhere and comply with all company standards and policies
Maintain the work area neat and orderly
Perform 2 Safe surveys per month
Assist in the training of new lab personnel
Provide 1st aid treatment
Assist lab Team Leader in helping new trainees in acquiring a testing lab routine, be able to do multitasking and other training as needed
All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000
All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action
A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences and vacancies
Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while embodying the tenets of 'What We Stand For' and 'The Basic Principles.'
Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making
Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Possess good math skills, i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide, average, compute ranges, and determine high and low answers
Understand basic skills and ability to use a computer
Become a 'Certified Laboratory Technician'
Have first aid skills as provided by the company
Be able to work and handle chemicals with an awareness of safety
Be able to read and manipulate basic laboratory equipment
Be able to effectively read, write and speak English
Be able to speak clearly on the telephone including handling emergencies and crisis calls
Be able to give meaningful oral instruction and/or discussion in a group situation
Be able to give meaningful and legible written instruction
Be able to lead, direct, and instruct groups in various types of training
Be able to express oneself while under pressure
Be able to reason a situation and make sound decisions
Be able to make decisions based on facts rather than emotions
Be able to analyze a situation and react accordingly
Be able to recognize out of specification conditions
Be able to recognize deficiencies during inspections
Be able to deal with problem solving situations involving several variables
Be able to work under stress
Be able to do plant testing, which require going up and down stairs, platforms, and various types of equipment
Wear protective equipment as needed
Come to work clean and dressed in appropriate work clothes
Be able to lift at least 25 lbs
Average physical abilities in eyesight, taste, and smell
Be able to safely work around hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, and flammables
Be able to work around moving equipment, loud noises, etc. without adverse effects
Be able to work around and understand Technical Equipment
Company
Basic American Foods
Basic American Foods provides dried potato products to the food service market.
Founded in 1933
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Zuong
Advisor to CEO
Monique Moore
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to President and CEO
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