Quality Assurance Technician
Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally. At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization, fostering a thriving work environment where employees shape both the company's and their own future.
About the role
The Quality Assurance Technician collaborates with Operations and other functional stakeholders to ensure safe, wholesome, and set quality parameters are adhered to, controls in place are functioning as designed, and escalates matters in a timely manner. This is an in-house temporary position aligned with a temp-to-hire process. While a permanent role may become available, conversion is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs, performance, and attendance. Benefits eligibility begins after 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assure adherence to customer, company quality, and food safety standards for a minimum of two-three production lines.
- Ensure proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including calibration checks according to schedule.
- Analyze product chemistry in the form of sugar solids (Brix), pH, Water Activity, sensory, and other analytical and operational tests for each batch, documenting as required per Process Control and HACCP Sheets in RedZone and DAX/ERP.
- Perform HACCP monitoring activities including filter/screen checks, magnet checks, allergen verifications, and hot fill monitoring as prescribed by production line requirements.
- Monitor the line and equipment for food safety-related items such as good manufacturing practices and proper sanitation practices.
- Conduct sampling as directed in the ATP and Environmental Swabbing program.
- Properly document all data and provide timely/effective communication to production management, production employees, and other quality members.
- Assist in problem-solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures (e.g., customer complaint investigation).
- Collect necessary samples and maintain the retain sample library accordingly.
- Assist as a Trainer for all line and department policies and procedures.
- Perform CCPs and sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary.
- Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently with limited supervision.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills, along with strong verbal and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- One year of experience in a food manufacturing facility.
Skills
- Follow all lab methods and procedures (responsibilities are complete and accurate).
- Active participation in the Phillips safety program.
- Complete all required food safety training per Alchemy protocol.
- Adhere to all internal policies, including GMP practices, attendance policy, and methodology described in the Technical Services Manual.
Pay
$20.00 per hour + shift differential.
Schedule
- 1st shift: 4:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 2nd shift: 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Monday-Friday (Must be willing to work overtime and weekends)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Section 125
- 401(k) plan
Location: Westlake, OH. Work environment: Laboratory. No travel requirements.