QA Lab Technician--12 hour shifts--Starting Pay $21.59 Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Mt Vernon, MO (Job ID R0018214)

Description

Job Category: Quality Job Family: Plant Quality Assurance Work Shift: Job Description:

Rotating 12-hour Night shifts

Pay Scale

Starting $21.59

24 month top out $26.74

Position Purpose: Responsible for completing all lab analysis to ensure quality and productivity is maintained.  Directly involved in the production process.

Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.  Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Daily performance of laboratory tests on cheese and ingredients.        
• Equipment used includes microwave ovens, pH meter, analytical and technical balances, magnetized hot salts, calculator, CRT terminal, and various types of glassware and utensils. 
• Maintain work area in an approved housekeeping/sanitary condition.
• Will be involved using TPM and QIP.        
• Expectation that approximately 70% of work time will be spent on production floor.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Regular attendance

SKILLS:

• Must be capable of learning and performing various laboratory tests with sensitive instruments and equipment.
• Must be capable of operating or learning to operate a calculator or CRT terminal to compute test results and/or input data.
• Must be capable of reading fine graduation on the test bottles and equipment.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility.
• Must be willing to learn new process systems as they evolve.
• Must be able to work overtime daily and/or weekends.
• Must be able to develop, use, and control the process controls in all areas of the plant.
• Must be responsible for printing the summary management audits for the shift.
• Must be able to work around ammonia systems, acid systems, steam systems, and high voltage.
• Must be able to wear safety shoes, hairnet, and hard hat at all times.
• Must be able to wear gloves, goggles, face shield, ear protection, and/or gars mask as the need arises.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS: 

          Stand

          Walk

          Sit     

          Crouch

          Climb 

          Prone and/or overhead

          Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds

• A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
• Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
• Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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