Thisglobal market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients is hiring right now for a QC Lab Technician! Apply today to start your process, I am hosting interviews this week!
Shift: Monday-Friday 2nd shift 1pm-10:30pm; Saturdays (1-2 a month and work 6 hours) A LOT OF OT OPPORTUNITY!
Job Description:
•Responsible for all safety procedures regarding in process quality.
•Analyze finished product for various analytical testing including, but not limited to, redox, Chittack, pH, %moisture, % salt and titratable acid (TA) on a daily basis.
•Daily verification/calibration of lab equipment prior to testing finished product to ensure product quality.
•Check scale calibration during line/pre-operation audits, to ensure that the scales used in Caravan's processes are accurate.
•Perform metal detector checks four times per shift, to maintain the integrity of the HACCP plan during line audits.
•Verify that the box/pail weights are accurate by checking three consecutive boxes/pails on all machines during line audits.
•Ensure that lot codes and finished products package is correct and legible.
•Perform bake testing related to shipping or complaints.
•Product that has been analyzed and does not meet specification, must be re-sampled and re-analyzed immediately. If product is not in compliance, HOLD stickers must be applied immediately and system hold activated.
•Perform line audit checks inspecting ingredients and cleanliness of equipment.
•Release tested finished goods for shipment to customers when necessary.
•Train new and existing QC Technicians on laboratory methodology.
•Assist QC Supervisor with raw material shelf life extensions when needed.
•Report to QC supervisor when issues arise in the laboratory, such as equipment failure, product hold or conflict.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• College level with a chemistry background or equivalent experience; college degree desirable
• Experience in a related industry laboratory environment; atomic absorption, gas-liquid chromatography, HPLC or near-infrared spectrophotometry beneficial.
• SAP experience preferred.

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