Quality Technician

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life. The Quality Technician is accountable for testing and inspecting products/processes at various stages of production. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct quality inspections of equipment, materials, and processes. Conduct routine HACCP (FSP) inspections. Conduct plant quality inspections of both product and processes. Perform calibration of laboratory and foreign material detection equipment, where applicable. Complete analytical test method validation studies. Responsible for analytical testing of in-process and finished product testing according to prescribed procedures and logging of data into database. Performs all duties in safe manner observing all EHS standards and laboratory safety guidelines. Performs and maintains legible records of preventative maintenance for all laboratory equipment on prescribed basis. Maintain QC document storage and backup system. Conduct quality and environmental analytical testing. Provide back-up support for other Quality Technicians and/or Quality Specialists on an as needed basis (including vacation/absence coverage). Work flexible hours and provide after-hours support including weekend and holiday operations, when needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associate's degree, required Bachelor's degree, preferred Minimum two (2) years of lab related experience, preferred. Experience with HACCP, GMPs, SAP, and ISO, preferred. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel). At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by law.