Quality Assurance Lab Tech – New Hire – 3rd Shift

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Description

The Quality Assurance Lab Tech makes an impact by –

• Conduct food safety and quality checks, including sensory, for finished products, work-in-progress, and ingredients to meet specifications. Follow established protocol for out of specification results. 
• Work with and assist customer departments to maintain the quality of our products.
• Maintain proper documentation of lab test results in lab data management system and on necessary paperwork, as required.
• Calibrate lab equipment as required.
• Obtain samples using proper aseptic methods.
• Review and evaluate Operations and QA documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices, and personal safety guidelines.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Hours –

10:55pm-7:00am

Position Qualifications –

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work well in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Performs all duties within the established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Laboratory Experience and/or actively pursuing a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands – 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low) and manufacturing setting where noise levels can be high (PPE required).
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office or manufacturing environment from 4-8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and/or push/pull 20 pounds on a regular or occasional basis

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

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