Job Title: QA Lab Technician
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Lab Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary:
Ensure all production runs adhere to the company’s food safety and quality standards. Maintain all aspects and system of production that relate to Quality Assurance and Control. Stay focused on identified goals and expectations of your team and production. Clear and accurate documentation of all quality checks. Motive and assist with production related issues to ensure high quality and food safety.
Essential Functions:
Maintain food safety and quality through the facility and assist production to ensure programs and policies are being followed:
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Restock, inventory and communicate needed supplies to lab Supervisor.
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Microbiological, physical and chemical analyses of samples. Including retesting and communication of non-conforming products.
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Testing product, mixes, cream and sugar to ensure they meet desired specifications.
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Acceptance and rejection of raw materials and packaging.
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Communication to Director of Quality Assurance of non-conforming raw materials and finished products.
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Data entry and general maintenance of QA Database and various testing logs.
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Perform allergen testing on rinse water and finished product at start-up on all production cycles of dissimilar allergens.
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Calibration and documentation of laboratory equipment and plant-wide thermometers.
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Daily water and air testing.
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Verify and approve the proper conformance and usage of rework.
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Collect and help maintain flavor retains.
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Complete product cuttings to ensure proper variegate and inclusion distribution within the products.
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Yogurt culture preparation and titration, brix testing for sorbet products, butterfat and total solids testing as specified by products.
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Clean and organize Lab.
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Print and develop mix sheets as needed to help assist production.
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Adhere and communicate quality, safety and security regulations.
Food Safety Requirements:
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Maintaining food safety and food quality through ensuring GFSI compliance.
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Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
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The monitoring of daily production to ensure high quality and food safety.
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Assuring personnel hygiene and welfare practices within the facility.
Coverage:
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Lab Supervisor is trained in all aspects of the Lab Technician Job Description and able to perform coverage in this position as needed.
Education + Experience:
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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At least 1 years’ experience in Lab environment.
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Computer knowledge is essential.
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Organizational and Administrative knowledge.
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Ability to work well with people.
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Communication skills is a must.
Physical Requirements
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Sitting: Long periods (a minimum of 4 hours)
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Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 4 hours)
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Walking: Frequently
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Bending: Occasionally
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Twisting of Spine: Occasionally
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Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs.) frequently
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Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs.) infrequently distance – 100 ft
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Able to tolerate cold environments (Cooler and Freezer warehouses)
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Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Oregon Ice Cream believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, political affiliation or belief, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
