Lab Technician III ($25.26- $28.41 per hour)

 ($25.26 - $28.41 per hour)

Critical role in ensuring product quality consistency and safety through rigorous testing and analysis. Working within a fast-paced production environment supports quality assurance and control processes.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
• Complete daily weight reports and other reports as required. Report information to management.
• Review daily paperwork and sign-off. Address non-conformances in a timely manner. 
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing of bulk materials in-process samples and finished products for approval. Includes sensory evaluation of finished products. Methods of testing includes titrations refractometers gas chromatography and others.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards.
• Perform pre-operational checks (visual inspection etc.) and approve production lines for running.
• Enter all analysis into data base and keep proper documentation practices. Be able to keep files organized for positive release and accessibility. Assure accuracy of data entry and provide COAs as needed.
• Calibrate maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure accurate testing.
• Communicate findings to the quality and production teams including management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the laboratory according to GLPs safety and hygiene protocols.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and lab process.
• Monitor and perform environmental testing (Sponge Sticks swabbing water testing etc.).
• Approve incoming raw and packaging material and verify COAs against manufacturers specifications.
• Review and approve incoming labels against database upon receiving.
• Lead the team in the absence of the Quality Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager.
• Inspect returned goods and designate appropriate disposition.
• Assist in providing quality trainings to employee as needed on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the System Audits program and ensure compliance with all Food Safety Programs.
• Assist with customer audits and other third-party audits.
• Assist with traceability exercises.
• Additional duties as required by direct Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications :

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.

Related Experience:  3-5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality standards. HACCP PCQI certifications strongly preferred. 

Equipment/Software Skills: Proficient (or ability to become proficient) use of Word/Excel and various inventory systems. M3 experience strongly preferred. 

Competencies:

• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Gather and analyzes information skillfully
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Pursues training and development opportunities Shares expertise with others
• Initiative Volunteers readily Seeks increased responsibilities Asks for and offers help when needed
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance

Additional Information :

Physical: Must be able to walk and climb up and down stairs and ladders (portable fixed). Ability to perform physical tasks requiring standing bending and walking for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Sensory:  Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual hearing speaking smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals temperature etc.)

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin/ancestry mental or physical disability family status/marital status military/veteran status and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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