QA Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

JOB SUMMARY

This position is required to successfully cover any position as required and assigned within the quality department and work projects for the supervisors. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specific assignments as assigned that may include Incoming raw material inspection – audit materials for compliance with our specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, good manufacturing practices, etc. and maintenance of the raw material files
• Issue paperwork for production lines; manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability
• Any or all line technician duties including Product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns (by hand and with seam scope), purchased product testing, reclamation work
• Communication, decision making, and corrective action for out of specification situations is required
• Work on projects as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable
• Should be able to demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have good math skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Be able to multitask
• Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance with specification
• Safety Awareness
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Able to handle pressure
• Must have some knowledge of the can condign system and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant is required
• Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging and Production Personnel
• Must work safely; adhere to quality standards and GMP's
• Computer skills and knowledge of the lab tests is required

On the Job Training regarding:

• Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations including GMP’s and safety
• Mold School
• Access database training

• Lab equipment operation and maintenance
• Will on job train individual for any experienced required item
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position
• Tomato Canning / Processing

• HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to taste all products
• Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time
• Be able to use hands to teardown cans with the proper utensils
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds
• Able to work well with others
• Able to work a flexible work schedule
• Must be flexible from one job to another
• Lift box of paper towels to a cart
• Lift tote with 5 cans from line to cart with scale (Line 7), up to 8 pounds
• Lift 5-gallon bucket of ice from floor to sink, up to 20 pounds
• Lift bags of trash from floor to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
• Carry bags of trash from lab to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
• Lift box of paper towels to a cart, 30 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.