Stewart's Shops Plant is looking for a Lab/QA Technician that can guarantee products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards. Our technicians assist with investigations and conduct audits. This opportunity is open to all current Stewart’s partners.

Pay:
• $24.00-$26.00 an hour.

Duties:
• Collect, test, and log product and environmental samples.
• Acquire proficiency in all lab methods and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Complete physical, chemical, biological, and organoleptic analysis of a variety of products. Taste testing required daily.
• Microbiological testing of products using aseptic techniques.
• Ensure all documentation is current and properly completed by lab and production personnel (Production logs, forms, SOPs, etc.).
• Assure compliance to all quality standards and perform department audits.
• Facilitate investigational studies.
• Attain applicable industry certifications.
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure product specifications are met according to company and regulatory standards.
• Assist with root cause analysis.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment (scales, thermometers, pipettes, etc.)
• General laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by QA Supervision and/or management.

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. No higher degree required.
• Previous lab and/or manufacturing experience a plus, but not required.
• Good communication skills and excellent time management skills, including frequent interaction with upper management.
• Ability to work in a food allergen environment (Milk, Peanuts, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Tree Nuts, Fish (Tuna)).
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently (Reliable, Team Mentality, Flexible).
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to be on your feet for several consecutive hours, able to lift 40+ pounds.
• Ability to work comfortably on ladders and in cold storage environments.

Schedule:
• Full time position available.
• Schedule is 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts.
• Schedule can include a variety of shifts; working hours fall between 7am and 8:30pm.
• Schedule includes rotating days off which will include some weekends and holidays.
• Starting pay is $24-$26/hour, based on experience and education.
• You can earn an extra $1/hr. for all hours worked on Sundays.

To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug-free workplace.

Lab/Quality Assurance Technician