RO Quality Control - 2nd Shift

Description:

Job Title: FSQA Tech I (Lab)

Department: Chemistry Lab 

Reports To: Department Supervisor

2nd Shift

Hours: Monday-Friday 3PM to 11:30PM

Overtime is required based on production needs. 

Pay: $19/Hour

Summary Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid or liquid materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.

•Tests materials used as ingredients in products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, and density.

•Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.

•Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.

•Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.

•Calibrates laboratory instruments.

•Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.

•Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.

•Collects the production paperwork. 

•Verifies the production room has been sanitized and swabbed.

•Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and chemical characteristics.

•Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.

•Recommends modifications of existing food quality or production standards to achieve optimum food quality within limits of equipment capability.

•Assures compliance to all applicable regulatory agencies including USDA, FDA, Bureau of Weights and Measures, State and Local regulations.

•Maintains current HACCP plan of both USDA and FDA products.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

•Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

•Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

•Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

•Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

•Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

•Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

•Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

•Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Requirements:

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills 

Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform the following: 

•Lift 50 pounds 25 times during the shift

•Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift

•Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

•Talk and hear

•Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

•Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.