FSQA Lead Lab - Delta

Job Description FSQA Lab Tech Lead is a highly skilled and hands-on Lead Quality Technician to oversee microbiological and analytical testing operations within our Micro Lab. This role combines technical execution, leadership responsibilities, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure high-quality production standards and regulatory compliance. Job Duties: Maintain lab housekeeping by managing waste, cleaning benchtops, cleaning carts, sanitizing biological safety cabinets, de-cluttering lab, other duties as assign, etc.Manage shipping and receiving packages for the Micro LabComplete any errands including but not limited to sample pick-up (when needed), courier package drop-off, and any outside lab errandsOutside lab sample collecting including water samples, etc.Finished Goods analytical testing of PET products and pre-retort cans Finished Goods microbiological and analytical testing of post-retort cansAll microbiological testing including finished product, water, air, environment swabs, and internal samples requestResponsible for batching for B1, B2, C1, drum and tote, and all production linesRespond quickly to information requests from internal and external customersPreform caffeine testing on HPLC for all products Provide additional support for Tech and Supervisor responsibilities including training and inventory managementLead shift changesTroubleshoot batching, other testing, and equipmentManage lab inventory Develop and implement training for technicians Requisition Number 7097 Shift Delta Qualifications Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. At least 1 year experience at Westrock CoffeeAt least 1 year experience in the lab at Westrock CoffeeAbility to understand and troubleshoot SafetyChain systems for lab dataExperience and knowledge with Microsoft Office and Office-based database systems.Ability to understand department documents Ability to display sound logic and attention to details.Ability to communicate comfortably and work with co-workers in a team environment.Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions.Read and speak English.Bachelors or Associate degree in a program in a science field or quality technology preferredExperience in food manufacturing preferredDemonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.Sound Math skills e.g. Percent Calculations, averages, means, standard deviation etc.Respond quickly to information request from internal and external customers.Ability to follow SOPs Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled Starting Pay Rate Pay Rate $27.50