QA Technician - 3rd Shift

Summary: Go McPherson is a company seeking a QA Technician for the third shift. The role involves performing quality control inspections and tests on raw materials and finished products, ensuring adherence to specifications and maintaining a sanitary environment. Responsibilities: - Performs quality control inspections on production samples - Performs chemical and microbiological analysis on raw materials and final products to verify adherence to stated specifications - Performs routine line inspections, audits, and equipment checks on the production floor - Uses keen observation skills, clear communication skills, and good judgment to catch, address, and prevent production errors - Approves release of products and materials - Maintains various production and raw material testing and problem logs and records - Stores production and raw material samples - In consultation with supervision, takes proper steps to troubleshoot problems in the lab and on the production floor - Maintains lab equipment and keeps work area clean - Performs all operations according to all established Safety Policies, Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures - Reports and takes necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring - Communicates effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner within the quality department and with other departments throughout the plant at all levels - Performs sanitation inspections on equipment and facility to maintain a sanitary and food safe environment Required Qualifications: - 4 Year degree in a science related field or 1 year minimum of equivalent experience in a QA or laboratory setting - Must be able to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook - Ability to use various laboratory equipment - Ability to perform inspections on the production floor Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in SAP preferred Required Skills: Quality Control, Chemical Analysis, Microbiological Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Production Floor Inspections, SAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Sanitation Inspections Benefits: $3,000 Hiring Bonus, Shift differential of $1.25/hour