Perform various quality assurance and quality control functions; ensure measuring equipment is accurate to determine that customer specifications are met.  This position works the night shift which is 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibit Good Documentation and Laboratory Practices.
• Perform online quality control checks of all production lines.
  • Determine Quantity Control Parameters. Monitor package fill volumes/weights to ensure compliance with label declarations.
  • Code verification of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging if applicable.
• Perform quality control monitoring of lab and plant systems.
  • Monitor scales used for weight verification.
  • Perform environmental monitoring of production areas.
  • Monitor temperatures of equipment utilized for methods or processes in which temperature is a critical factor or step.
• Maintain sample retention library.
• Receive and track analytical reagents, thermometers and other laboratory supplies.
• Change incubation room charts.
• Perform general cleaning per laboratory sanitation requirements.
• Recognize and respond to unexpected test results, errors and discrepancies.
• Calibrate pH meters and perform pH measurement.
• Ability to read and comprehend oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings.
• Visual color discrimination, general vision of 20/40 or better with or without corrective lenses.
• Employees are expected to act in a manner that is professional and appropriate for representing the company.
• Perform any other work duties as assigned.