Quality Assurance Lab Technician

House Autry Mills is currently in search of energetic Second Shift QA Technician. This position has the primary responsibility for maintaining production policies and programs, ensuring conformity of the raw materials and finished goods are in accordance with established quality standards and customer specifications. The technician will also ensure that proper testing procedures are utilized and adheres to production specifications. In addition, this position will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the food safety program and accompanying policies.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION 

Monday - Thursday  5p - 3:30a (occasionally Fridays are required.)

Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Uniform supplied by House Autry
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

QA Technician Duties:

• Responsible to monitor and collect quality data on all products to ensure product specifications, quality and food safety requirements are met and maintained.
• Use established methods for laboratory testing.
• Communicate with QA staff, production management and line personnel regarding quality issues.
• Maintain documentation for traceability.
• Perform quality line checks to ensure proper formulas, packaging, and production code. 
• Assist production and warehouse personnel with daily issues and/or problems.
• Assist in management all non-conforming products by isolating product and properly documenting deviations. 
• Complete data entry for all product produced as well as distribution of paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in resolution of internal product issues and consumer complaints by ensuring test results in a timely manner.
• Assist in conducting quality and food safety inspections as requested by supervisor.
• Use an ERP system for inventory control.
• Report any safety, machinery, or equipment issues to supervision.
• Maintain lab supplies inventory.
• Inspection of incoming ingredients. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QA Technician Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to apply mathematical concepts and excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to be on your feet ten hours or more.
• Flexibility with work schedule may be required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to work independently and with a team.

About Us:

Delivering Southern Crafted Goodness^® Since 1812, House-Autry Mills has been a staple Southern food brand for over 200 years. We offer over two-dozen products for consumers to use at home and craft specialty blends for the Food Service industry. Our full product line-up includes traditionally seasoned coatings, breading mixes, and sauces. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a diverse team of different experiences and backgrounds and we are always looking for new talent to join our growing family. For more information about House-Autry Mills please visit House-Autry.com or follow us on Facebook  Instagram  Twitter or LinkedIn.  

House-Autry Mills provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, genetic information, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities or any other basis protected by state or federal law.