Production Quality Lab Technician (2Nd Shift)

Production Quality Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

This position will partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and warehousing primarily on the off-shifts serving as the shift expert to ensure quality assurance programs are consistently applied each time-every time to drive First Pass Quality in turn driving improvements in material yield and efficiency.

Hours: M-F 2:30 pm-10:30 pm

This role may require weekend work and overtime as needed.

NOTE: Hours are flexible as plant and business needs change

Pay: $22.75/ Hour

Core Job Duties:

• Support quality assurance programs in real-time on the production floor to assure that policies, procedures, specifications, and EQMS standards and regulatory requirements are consistently implemented.
  
• 80% floor time as a resource for production employees
  
• SME to off shifts on product specs and designations of premium branded products
  
• Aide in real-time decision making to support first pass quality and reduce rework
  
• Support material yield projects on off-shifts
  
• Provide quality and food safety support to both quality and production departments
  
• Conduit between OM, QM and PS and the production floor on the off shifts
  
• Additional support in training operators
  
• Other duties as designated by your manager
  

Experience-Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• 1+ years quality experience in a production environment
  

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
  
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
  
• High level of initiative for problem resolution and continuous improvement efforts
  
• Ability to work with team's cross-functionally
  
• Detail oriented
  

Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

• Associates/bachelor's degree Preferred
  
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards/Oracle
  
• Well-developed time management and multi-tasking skills
  
• Ability to communicate in a variety of methods and with a variety of personalities
  
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and deal with a changing/evolving environment
  

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Able to lift 50lbs
  
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
  
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
  
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
  
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
  

Nothing in this job description restricts the management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O'Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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