Overview
Lab Technician – 2nd Shift Jobs in Hoover, AL at Biolife Plasma Services
Who are we? Fresca Foods, located just outside Boulder, Colorado, has been a dynamic force in the natural foods industry for two decades. We partner with global food companies and innovative entrepreneurs to revolutionize the food system, focusing on safety and excellence. As a top Boulder County employer and recipient of industry accolades, we’re dedicated to community service. Our high-energy, fast-growing environment offers abundant opportunities for motivated individuals who share our passion for great food and our commitment to shaping the future of the company.
Position Overview
Quality Assurance Technician I conducts routine food safety and quality assurance inspections on an average of five (5) production lines per day (yet sometimes up to 10-14 lines/day). The QA technicians are responsible for ensuring that production is following the HACCP plan and good GMP’s and properly documenting any discrepancies. Additionally, the QA technician will oversee all pre-operational and operational inspections. The tech will be responsible for executing all of their scheduled lines, EMP Swabbing, Pre-ops, and daily audits every day.
Schedule
1st shift position- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8 hours) – 5 days/week, with a rotating schedule; employees are required to work occasional weekends.
Essential Functions
Conducts Pre-Operational inspections using visual and analytical methods
Uses critical thinking and swabbing protocols for allergen control
Must conduct daily audits to verify SQF programs in our facilities
Must be able to aseptically take environmental monitoring swabs (EMP swabs)
Verifies lot number accuracy by comparing ingredients and packaging to production batch records
Performs verification procedures for control points such as check weights, date codes and labeling
Performs verification procedures for critical control points for metal detection, bar codes, temperature and pH
Verifies accuracy for production scales
Available to verify quality components in multiple buildings within a timely manner
Conducts daily GMP/Food Safety inspections in production areas, warehouse, dishwashing locations and cold storage
Responsible for documenting GMP violations and assuring personnel follow GMPs and good hygiene practices
Responsible for performing in-process and final product quality testing for weight conformance, sensory and other associated basic analytical methods
Responsible for collecting finished product retention, external laboratory and shelf-life samples according to set testing and sampling frequencies
Documents and files retain logs and foreign material deviations. Controls hard documents for quality assurance, sanitation and operations.
Performs environmental sampling using aseptic techniques
Inputs data into computer databases
Interact with operations to assist in identifying quality issues
Responsible for communicating food quality and food safety issues to QA Lead, QA Supervisor and Plant Management in a timely manner
Maintains or facilitates QA labs are adequately stocked and organized in accordance with 5S Lean Complies with company policies and procedures
Actively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programs
Complies with company policies and procedures
Personal responsibility for following safety rules and GMP guidelines
Able to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, able to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations
Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems
Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions while maintaining attention to detail
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills & Knowledge
Intermediate MS Office skills highly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality information.
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Demonstrate ability to actively participate in a positive and engaged team atmosphere
Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.
Must have a high attention to detail
Work well with others to establish and maintain excellent interdepartmental relationships.
Dependable and have a flexible schedule. Will work different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Must possess fundamental mathematical skills and demonstrates the ability to read scales
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus!
Background Requirements:
At least one of the following:
Food experience (restaurant or manufacturing)
Quality assurance experience (any industry)
Associates Degree in a science-based field
The following are “pluses” and, coupled with one or more of the requirements listed above, may qualify candidates for the higher end of the pay range listed:
Food Safety/Food Quality focused education/degree
Demonstrated proficiency in Food Quality Systems
HACCP, SQF and/or PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual) certification(s)
Physical Requirements
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs occasionally; 20 lbs frequently.
Able to stand for extended periods of time (10-12 hours per day): One 30-minute break, two 15-minute breaks
Able to reach overhead, bend, stoop, and squat
Able to report to work without absences or tardiness. Able to work overtime as necessary.
Good manual dexterity and capable of performing repeated actions with hands/fingers
Able to work in hot or cool conditions for duration of the shift.
Comfortable with a moderate noise level
Not allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, gluten, or dairy
Compensation & Benefits
$20-$22/hour to start DOE, with room to grow!
$200 new employee bonus after 2 months of full time hours, another $200 after 4th month
$600 referral bonus incentive
Fresca Foods offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, vision insurance, dental benefit, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays
At Fresca, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Fresca Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal consideration regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. In addition, Fresca Foods is committed to equal pay for equal work. The pay range indicated in this job posting represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Although actual pay may vary and may be above or below this range, generally speaking, offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. The amount offered will take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment.
Please, no third party inquiries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
To qualify for this position, please list which of the following applies to you: (1) Food experience (restaurant or manufacturing), (2) Quality assurance experience (any industry), (3) Associates Degree in a science-based field
Do any of the following “pluses” apply to you? (1) Food Safety/Food Quality focused education/degree, (2) Demonstrated proficiency in Food Quality Systems, (3) HACCP, SQF and/or PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual) certification(s)
What are your hourly pay expectations?
Do you currently reside in Colorado, and does the commute to Louisville work for you?
This is a 1st shift position, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and requires the ability to work occasional weekends. Does this work for you?
Work Location: In person
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Title: Lab Technician – 2nd Shift
Company: Biolife Plasma Services
Location: Hoover, AL
