Food QA Lab Technician

Position Summary:

2nd Shift- 10am-6pm

Payrate- $20.67 per hour $1.30 2nd Shift Premium.

The QA Lab Tech performs laboratory tests and activities consistent with a viable quality assurance program. This role involves a variety of testing, including, but not limited to: bacteriological, analytical, and organoleptic. As part of our quality assurance team, they are responsible for the maintenance of all recorded documentation for finished product, raw material, and packaging testing. Additional responsibilities include the maintenance of finished product specifications, raw material specifications, and standard lab and quality procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain hold and release program
• Comply with proper sampling and analytical techniques
• Prepare complete, orderly, and accurate documentation

Key Activities:

• Sample preparation & testing records maintenance.
• Perform analytical and microbiological testing.
• Monitor and maintain Positive Release Program.
• Responsible for complying with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) polices/procedures and requirements for position.
• Monitor GMPS, sanitation, and quality procedures as set forth by QA and/or supervisors in all areas of the plant.
• Maintain sanitary conditions, organize, monitor inventory of supplies and report equipment faults in the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Effective problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• 3 4 years of experience in the food industry
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post High School education preferred but not required

We offer an excellent rate of pay and a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, short & long term disability, vision, 401k, life lock, teladoc, pet insurance, metlaw, hospital indemnity, accidental life, critical illness, plus paid vacation and holidays.

V & V continues to believe in covering most of the medical insurance cost by covering 76% of the annual premium.

Safety continues to be our number one priority at V & V and we provide daily cloth and/or disposable face coverings to all employees as well as required sanitizing before entering our facilities. We offer $1/hr hazard pay during this pandemic.

From our humble beginning on Chicago’s south side 56 years ago to their state of the art facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin V & V Supremo Foods has become one of the oldest continuously family-owned and fastest growing authentic Mexican style manufacture of cheeses, dairy and meat products servicing the retail, foodservice and industrial communities.

Today the legacy continues with the second-generation. Gilberto Villaseñor II and Philip Villaseñor are the driving forces behind the company. They maintain the important legacy of core values, while introducing a steady stream of innovations through state-of-the-art technology, and progressive business practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21