QA Lab Technician Position Available In Polk, Florida

QA Lab Technician

CITROSUCO NORTH AMERICA

Lake Wales, FL 33898 Perform duties to conduct quality tests of product, through representative samples, to sustain USDA standards and to meet customer specifications, to meet the requirements and approvals of the USDA Inspector-In-Charge, and to maintain an efficient, organized and clean laboratory, working within the limits of standard for 5S, GMP, Housekeeping, HACCP, Food Safety and Federal Food Defense requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Calibrate equipment and sanitize sampling apparatus daily, weekly or periodically as required. Titrate oil blanks as needed. 2. Collect samples from processing and storage tanks for grading and analysis. 3. Assist USDA inspector in collecting samples from imported tankers, and fill all documents and records, generate report and distribute by email. 4. Perform product grading and analysis during production (tankers, drums, boxes, Scholle, tank farm) according to product-specific requirements. Notify plant and lab supervisor if analysis is out of specification. (USDA, FFDA, FCC, Buyer’s Spec’s) 5. Carry out a variety of qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of products and by-products to ensure compliance with company or government quality standards and to compile statistical data. Record results and report to management. Generate score sheets daily and distribute. 6. Perform sanitation tours and plant clean-up inspections with documentation and follow-up. Monitor tanker inspection, filling, sealing, and temperature. 7. Save samples for QC Bags and Cups (Micro, Viscosity, retain samples, flavor samples, QAP verification samples), identify and retain samples for storage. Place samples from QAP testing in applicable retain areas for historical tracking and storage. Maintain and organize retain sample storage area. 8. Compile bill of lading, shipping manifest, tank farm reports, and QAP sampling log. Pick up and deliver paperwork, record required information on related reports and log sheets, and file or dispose of material as directed. 9. Clean laboratory area, materials, and equipment and prepare samples, seals, labels, and paperwork according to procedure. 10. Prepare, refill, and stock lab reagents, testing and sanitizing solutions, and supplies. 11. Maintain 5S practices in laboratory at all times. 12. Assure lab environment and personnel in area are in compliance with GLP/GMP/Housekeeping requirements at all times. 13. Be knowledgeable of and follow applicable HACCP and Food Defense principles at all times. 14. Maintain knowledge of the organization’s safety policies and practices. Follow fire and safety rules, keep work environment and equipment in safe operating order and perform all job duties in compliance with stated safety policies and procedures. 15. Perform various cross check sample analyses to verify compliance to limits set forth by USDA and industry requirements. 16. Perform sampling from vessel tanks. 17. Deliver samples to USDA, or customers’ facility. 18. Be flexible with working schedule, including fixed or rotating shifts, days, nights, or weekends, as production needed. 19. Be able to work in cold environment, for example, freezers, juice storage rooms, etc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 – $17.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you able to work rotating shifts? Ability to

Commute:

Lake Wales, FL 33898 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lake Wales, FL 33898: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person