Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift 6 am - 6 pm (Architecture)

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.  

The Quality Technician has the responsibility for performing departmental analytical and clerical work in support of the plant Quality function which includes conducting lab tests, preparing samples for shipment, and responding to internal calls.

Pay: $22.00/hr

Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM - 3/4 12-hour shifts rotating with every other weekend off 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations leading to accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Contact lab supply vendors.
• Assist inventory control process.
• Ensure all laboratory chemical MSDSs are reviewed and filed.
• Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.
• Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking and entering required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.
• Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.
• Send timely “Out of Specification” (OOS) notices as needed to internal and appropriate corporate management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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