Simmons Foods · 7 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Dubuque, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSimmons Foods is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the overall facility quality assurance program. The role involves conducting in-plant analysis, managing sample collection and analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Food and BeverageManufacturingNutrition
Responsibilities
Conducts in plant analysis and in facility audit of production / quality records as determined by the Quality Manager
Ensures sample collection and analysis for various post process measurements, including primary and secondary packaging, product evaluation, sample library management, collection of samples for product deviation evaluation and the incubation program
Collects samples for outside laboratory analysis and customer positive release program
Responsible for conducting post process examination on samples and reporting all deviations to the Quality Manager
Administers sample collection in accordance with facility sampling program, including post process panels, external analysis, customer positive release, incubation, product deviations, and sample retains
Responsible for the review of Finished Goods and Raw Material Analysis for compliance
Collaborates with R-D to ensure Finished Product Specifications are up to date and correct
Reporting, Evaluations - Tests
Inputs Quality line check data, external laboratory results and panel/internal analysis results into system
Compiles, sorts and verifies accuracy of data to be entered
Conducts required post process evaluations, including standard post process samples, incubation and product deviations
Conducts daily calibrations related to tests performed
Uses spreadsheet program to enter and save numerical data
Manages information including editing, creating, manipulating, entering and retrieving data from databases
Creates reports to communicate information to other departments
Enters and locates information on a computer
Visually verifies information, often in small print
Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail
May present information to small or large groups
Must be able to work in various temperatures
Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property
May travel via car or plane to various work locations
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Some Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience
Working knowledge of current laboratory procedures
HACCP principles and plant GMPs
Computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Gmail
Thermal Processing knowledge - double seam knowledge required if the position supports a Pet Food facility
Preferred
Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field
Some college level Science courses (i.e. general chemistry)
Preference for food processing organization
Company
Simmons Foods
Simmons Foods manufactures and supplies poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Jackson
Chief Operating Officer
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