Food Manufacturing Quality Lab Tech

Atlas Staffing is hiring Quality Laboratory Technicians for one of our reputable client's known for their premium ice cream mochi products.

This is a direct hire position located in Phoenix and offers fantastic benefits and on-the-job training. Apply today!

Objective : The Quality Laboratory Technician has a wide range of job duties which include but are not limited to the following : implementing, and enforcing the HACCP / HARPC plan, enforcing GMPs, sampling, and testing raw materials, environment, chemical concentrations, work in process and finished goods.

Primary Job Functions :

Quality Control and Regulatory : Responsible for ensuring all materials are tested appropriately and meet Bubbies’ quality standards.

Raw materials and finished goods must meet federal regulations and guidelines. Performs and documents pre-op / Post-op inspections of processing / production areas and equipment.

SQF : Assists the Quality Manager in the implementation of all policies and procedures to obtain SQF Level II certification.

GFCO : Adhere to all GFCO standards for all ingredient approvals.

Standard Operating Procedures : New staff training, and on-the-job training of employees in GMP, allergen, and sanitation compliance.

Documentation of training and communicating any issues with the Plant Manager.

Quality Line Checks perform checks of processing lines, including weight, label verification, and metal detector checks using the software Redzone.

Testing : Responsible for testing raw materials and finished goods for sensory attributes, chemical composition, and microbiological levels.

Includes ATP and allergen testing. Tests, documents, and verify cleaning chemical concentrations. Samples environment and coordinates with outside labs for environmental microbiological testing.

R&D : Assist Quality Manager and Plant Manager in special projects. Projects include new formulations, plant trials, and testing of new analytical equipment.

Internal Audits : Performs internal audits on GMPs’ safety, sanitation, food defense, and quality systems. Works with the management team to verify corrective actions are implemented for audit deficiencies.

Training and Experience :

Food Defense Training Preferred

Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a food processing plant, preferably dairy experience.

Laboratory skills preferred but willing to train.

Oral and written communication skills

Minimum computer experience, excel, word.

Wage : $18.50 / hr. + $1.00 Shift Differential ($19.50 / hr.)

Shift : Monday - Friday, 1 : 30pm 10 : 00pm

What is Offered :

A work environment where our people are treated with dignity and respect.

Fully Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance- 100% covered by the company for the employee.

Paid vacation / Paid sick leave.

401(k) retirement plan option

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