Quality Lab Technician III

Quality Lab Technician

III 2.9 2.9

out of 5 stars 701 N Pearl St, Osceola, AR 72370 From $21.45 an hour Kagome Foods INC 23 reviews From $21.45 an hour

JOB TITLE

QUALITY

LAB TECHNICIAN III JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Quality Lab Technician III is responsible for the following: Monitor and document quality variables of the production lines through visual inspection, on-line measurements and analytical testing. Correctly identify process variation and out of specification conditions. Afterwards, advise appropriate personnel and document corrective/preventive actions in a timely manner. Accurately follow written policies and procedures for conducting product testing. Support compliance of all Food Safety and Quality Management System programs, policies and procedures. Assists in Special Projects as directed by Quality Lab Manager, Quality Systems Manager and/or Director of Quality Systems. Maintain retained finished product samples inventory. Verifies, monitors and document cooler and freezer temperatures. Conducts Environmental Monitoring swabbing for line start up. Performs other duties as assigned per Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

%

OF ITEM TIME JOB FUNCTIONS 1. 80

% QC testing, visual code inspections, net weights, temperature checks, metal detector checks and finished product appearance. Interaction with production personnel. 2. 5% Special Projects 3. 5% Maintain Retained samples 4. 5% Calibration of scales and thermometers 5. 5% Perform other duties as assigned per Management

TOTAL 100

%

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Internal Contacts:

Director of Quality Systems, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Lab Manager, Quality Supervisor, Quality personnel, and Production personnel

External Contacts:

N/A Education Level and Focus:

Minimum high school diploma

Years and Type of Related Experience Required:

Up to 1 year food processing quality control lab experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal and Communication:

Requires strong oral and written communication skills. Have the ability to work independently, convey technical applications to others and exercise good judgment.

Technical and Analytical:

Requires good organizational skills and the ability to perform required tests. Requires computer knowledge in order to input data and verification accuracy using MS Excel.

Administrative and Operations:

Must be reliable, punctual, and exercise good safety habits

Physical Demands:

Requires walking, standing, the ability to handle repetitive lifting and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs, sitting, bending, and climbing up and down stairs

Work Environment:

Exposed to some chemical fumes, flammable liquids, extreme hot/cold and humid temperature, high noise levels, wet floors. First and/or second shift work is required.

Special Equipment Used:

Various laboratory equipment includes but is not limited to balance scales, metal detection cards, and thermometers.