Overview
QC Lab Technician Jobs in Orlando, FL at The Middlesex Corporation
Monday – Thursday 5:15am – 3:45pm
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality and Food Safety Supervisor
Back-up: Quality Assurance Technician
Location: TPT Plant
FLSA: Hourly
Overall Focus:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the Quality and Food Safety of product and ingredients throughout the facility. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Quality Technician reports directly to the Quality and Food Safety Supervisor. The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will work alongside all departments to fulfill job requirements in a timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Assures there are accurate records kept of all products tested within the laboratory.
Maintain and batch records from production
Lead component and ambassador of Quality and Food Safety throughout the plant
Perform daily laboratory testing including, but not limited to: Water Activity, Moisture, Hour Checks
Perform plant wide equipment calibrations as needed
Raw material sampling, testing, and recordkeeping of all incoming ingredients
Sampling, testing, and recording of all incoming packaging
Daily and shift checks to ensure regulatory compliance and SOP adherence throughout facility
Environmental swabbing
Perform non-conformance investigation and resolution
Key component of the Hold and Release Program
Knowledge of facility wide pest control and frequency of checks
Familiarity with Critical Control Points and verification throughout facility
Assumes responsibility for own personal development and continuous learning.
Stays current with new technology, methods and regulations related to responsibilities.
QA employees work in all types of conditions. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, occasionally lift, and push/pull up to 25 pounds, and perform other similar actions during the workday.
Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible to take appropriate corrective action when the quality of the product does not meet specifications.
Perform other duties as required by the Quality and Food Safety Supervisor
Work alongside the Quality and Food Safety Supervisor, Quality Regulatory Compliance Specialist, and Coordinator of Quality Compliance, and all other TPT personnel to ensure work is done in an organized and timely manner
Qualifications – Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational objectives
Education/Training/Experience: High School Diploma or GED; 1 years’ experience within laboratory setting, and/or food manufacturer is preferred.
Computer Skills:
Excel, Word, and Outlook used to complete daily tasks
Certifications/Licenses: SQF & HACCP knowledge preferred
Knowledge and Skills
Live by the TPT Core Values
Follow all policies and procedures
Responsible for Food Safety including Food Defense
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Dress appropriately & maintain good personal hygiene
Good analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent attention to detail
Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Outlook
Strong typing and filing skills
Able to multi-task as assigned
Assume responsibility for self-improvement & the improvement of others
Teamwork
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Time-management skills – develop and adhere to a schedule
Ability to complete tasks within allotted time frames.
Keeps work areas neat and clean
Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
Superb communication and listening skills
Know when to ask for help
Adaptability & change
Physical Requirements – Necessary to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
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Ability to regularly function in a typical office environment and operate related equipment – computer, copier, telephone, etc.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, talk, listen, & speak clearly.
Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk
Ability to lift 25lbs. if needed.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job description at any time.
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Title: QC Lab Technician
Company: The Middlesex Corporation
Location: Orlando, FL
