QA Lab Technician - 2nd Shift - Starting at $21.82/hour

• Specific assignments as assigned that may include: Incoming raw material inspection – audit materials for compliance with our specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, good manufacturing practices, etc. and maintenance of the raw material files
• Issue paperwork for production lines; manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability
• Any or all line technician duties including Product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns (by hand and with seam scope), purchased product testing, reclamation work
• Communication, decision making, and corrective action for out of specification situations is required
• Work on projects as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable
• Should be able to demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have good math skills

• Be able to multi task
• Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance to specification
• Safety Awareness
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Able to handle pressure
• Must have some knowledge of the can condign system and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant is required
• Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging and Production Personnel
• Must work safely; adhere to quality standards and GMP's
• Computer skills and knowledge of the lab tests is required

• Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations including GMP’s and safety
• Mold School
• Access database training
• Lab equipment operation and maintenance
• Will on job train individual for any experienced required item
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position
• Tomato Canning / Processing
• HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to taste all products
• Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time
• Be able to use hands to teardown cans with the proper utensils
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds
• Able to work well with others
• Able to work a flexible work schedule
• Must be flexible from one job to another
• Lift box of paper towels to a cart
• Lift tote with 5 cans from line to cart with scale (Line 7), up to 8 pounds
• Lift 5 gallon bucket of ice from floor to sink, up to 20 pounds
• Lift bags of trash from floor to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
• Carry bags of trash from lab to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
• Lift box of paper towels to a cart, 30 pounds

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service • Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

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