Quality Technician 1

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift:

1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

This position will start off on 1st shift, Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, weekends and overtime as needed.

Effective January 4, 2026, this will move to 6am-6:30pm with a 2-2-3 rotation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   


* Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.  



* Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.  



* Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.  



* Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.  



* Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.  



* Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc.

needed for analyses.  



* Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.   



* Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.  



* Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.  



* Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.  



* Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.   



* Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.  



* Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.  



* Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.  



* Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.  

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:  


* Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.  



* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.  



* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.  



* Safety Protocol  



* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.  



* Correct or report any observed safety hazards.  



* Support safety policies and programs.  

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.  

 

Qualifications:  

 

Education:  


* High School Diploma or GED Preferred.  



* Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food...