1St Shift Quality Control Dept. - Technician

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain calibration of laboratory instruments and corresponding documentation.
• Sampling and inspection of incoming liquid railcars of raw material and completion of corresponding documentation.
• Physical and analytical testing of incoming raw materials and finished product for color, odor, granulation, foreign material, moisture, pH, brix, % invert, etc.
• Conduct environmental, raw material, and finished product microbial sampling and testing.
• Organizing samples to submit to 3rd party lab.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all individual data generated in the lab & record data in computer.
• Maintain and organize retain sample and lab supply storage areas.
• Perform line audits and GMP self-inspections as required.
• Perform Glass and Brittle monthly plant inspections.
• Clean work area, and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience (Licenses and Certifications):

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college science courses preferred
• Experience in a lab environment is preferred
• Experience in food facility GMPs, QC, food safety, & sanitation preferred

Equipment to Be Used:

• pH Meter
• Moisture Oven
• Refractometer
• Sieve Shaker
• Analytical Balance
• Saccharimeter (polarimeter)
• ATP Bioluminescence
• Spectrophotometer

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills        
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• LS Facility - Valid Driver’s license and willingness to operate motor vehicles during employment
• Constant attention to detail and safety

Essential Physical Demands:

• Occasional work in hot and/or dusty conditions
• Ability to walk considerable distances, climb ladders, & lift to 55 lbs. 

Operating Principals:

Employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with Zook Molasses, Good Food Inc. and L & S Sweeteners’ Operating Principles: specifically work and act as a team player in all interactions with other company employee’s; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with co-workers and others; and consistently provide quality service.

Working Hours:

• Standard working hours for 1st Shift are: 7am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday and as necessary to complete the requirements of the position
• Overtime may be required, and hours are subject to change based on company needs.
• Employees are required to clock in 10 minutes before the beginning of the shift.