Quality Assurance Technician - Evenings

Shift: 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Our Commitment to You: Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates.

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• Strong culture based on values, family and team. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are.

• "Great place to work" - we are a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2023.

• Hometown team with a beloved brand and solid reputation.

NOTE: The following is a profile or persona of who we are looking for. If you have many of the characteristics below, please apply so we can start a conversation.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for daily quality control support, including production line quality support, daily quality results, in-coming raw materials inspections, and product documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.

• Conduct preop and postop inspection of raw and ready to eat production and storage areas

• Coordinate internal and external testing and auditing processes including external labs

• Conduct raw material and finished product testing requirements

• Assist in development of plant quality assurance procedures and documentation

• Assist with new product development, testing, documentation and recipe/product specification compliance

• Help to establish and maintain programs that prevent food safety issues, HACCP program requirements, and achieve quality objectives

• Review and communicate plant quality performance

• Investigate all plant quality complaints and report to appropriate personnel

• Provide input to maintain ingredient and product specifications

• Assist with recalls and market withdrawals

• Help maintain quality/ regulatory documentation and HACCP documentation

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education

• Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience

• Experience

• One to three years' experience in plant quality control

• GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred

• LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.

• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor

• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects

• Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

• Ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices

• Planning, organizing and time management skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE

Equipment Used

• Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Basic laboratory equipment (may include PH meter, ATP analyzer, thermometers, viscometer, refractometer, scales)