QA Lab Technician I
QA Lab Technician I
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$ 25 - 25
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Description
Algood Food Company is recognized throughout the United States as one of the premier packers of private label peanut butter jellies and preserves. We have the flexibility to tailor programs to any customers needs regardless of size or distribution channel.
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Status: Nonexempt (Hourly)
Job Category: Regular FullTime
This position is in our Lawrenceburg Kentucky location.
Applicants must be available to work Monday Saturday during either 1st or 2nd shift. Shift differential is available for 2nd shift.
QA Lab Technicians must be selfmotivated and reliable. Other duties may include but are not limited to:
- Collect product samples for analytical and microbiological testing customer samples retain samples and/or other purposes as required. Preview food safety and quality records.
- Perform physical chemical and organoleptic analyses on finished product inprocess and ingredient samples.
- Verify finished product samples for packaging label and weight compliance.
- Act as a resource to production during label and or formula changeovers.
- Provide feedback to production personnel on testing/inspection results.
- Perform food safety and quality monitoring and verification activities per FSQ plan procedures; provide troubleshooting assistance when needed.
- Ensure a smooth flow of operations with minimal interruptions.
- Contact support personnel when needed i.e. maintenance electricians supervisor and relay pertinent information.
- Complete all necessary documentation and coordination of own breaks.
- Identify and hold nonconforming products in warehouse management system; complete NC documentation and apply visual hold tags to affected pallets as directed by QA Technician Lead.
- Verify sanitation effectiveness on equipment by visual check and ATP analysis.
- Collect environmental samples including surface swabs air samples and water samples.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Regular and reliable physical attendance at the work location is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required
- At least 2 years of college with courses in Microbiology Biology and/or Chemistry is preferred but not required.
- Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
- Understanding of basic mathematical and chemical concepts.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and an understanding of other software webbased applications and internet search functions preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
