What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriQual Foods - QA Lab Tech - 2nd Shift position at AMERIQUAL?
QA Lab Tech is a position that helps to monitor and maintain factory production while focusing on in process and finished product analysis to ensure that product being produced at any given moment meets or exceeds internal, customer, and regulatory specifications.
Duties
- Accomplish quality assurance objectives by performing various quality related checks and tests to ensure production is within specification
- Assist in achieving operational objectives by communicating test results and/or findings with management / supervision to ensure that any issues are corrected as quickly as possible
- Ensure nonconforming product is visually identified, logged, and communicated with relevant team members
- Maintain equipment by keeping units operational and within calibration on a daily basis
- Assure product meets organoleptic standards by performing sensory panels involving taste, smell, and appearance on a regular basis
- Collect samples from various locations for laboratory analysis, retention, and incubation. Associates are also responsible for ensuring the aforementioned sample programs are maintained daily
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization, industry, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to company efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed