QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN - Weekend Shift

About the role

Lifeway Foods, a leading producer of probiotic beverages, is seeking a Quality Assurance Tech to ensure the safety and quality of their products.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document analytical and sensory tests of finished product, release product based on specifications
• Label and lot code verification of finished products
• Review plant sanitation, CCP Monitoring and production forms
• Perform microbiological analysis of finished products and/or raw ingredients
• Audit various production processes against established SOPs, SSOPs and GMPs
• Review, track, and update employee training on Food Quality and Safety topics
• Perform Quality and Food Safety functions within Quality Assurance Department - including Environmental Monitoring Program, Air and Water Sampling
• Accompany regulatory and third-party auditors during scheduled or unannounced audits
• Submit lab samples to third party lab
• Participate in internal facility audits
• Perform sanitation inspections of equipment using sensory and microbiological methods and compile reports
• Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory and temperature monitoring equipment
• Maintain Hold Log
• Assist with annual validation of Food Safety plans and SQF Food Safety and Food Quality System Elements
• Provide documentation to appropriate personnel any out of specification products or conditions
• Covers for Director of Quality Assurance during absences
• Designated as Substitute SQF Practitioner
• Act as back-up contact for third party certifiers including Organic, Gluten Free and Kosher
• Report to workstation on time; Wear proper work attire; Assist in setting up work area
• Perform duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Or one to two years related training/experience; Or equivalent
• Antibiotics Testing License, Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and SQF Practitioner
• Demonstrate intellectual and interpersonal skills through leadership, organization, and self-efficacy
• Advanced proficiency in calculations and applying mathematical concepts
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Software, Inventory Software, and Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for entirety of 8-hour shift
• Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through equipment

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Benefits

Lifeway Foods offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Time off and paid holidays

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

12 hours, 3 days a week: 5 AM - 5 PM, Friday, Saturday, Sunday