Quality Assurance Technician

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition.

We are passionate and dedicated people.

Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.  Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectations of our customers. 

Pay: $22.00 per hour 

Shift: Days


* Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday


* Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Conduct and interpret lab tests.


* Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.


* Respond to internal calls from management team to answer technical product questions.


* Perform laboratory computations, leading to accurate data reporting.


* Troubleshoot lab issues.


* Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.


* Assist inventory control process.


* Ensure all laboratory chemical MSDSs are reviewed and filed.


* Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs and procedure manuals.


* Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.


* Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.


* Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking, and data entry required information into the computer system.


* Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.


* Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.


* Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.


* Send timely “Out of Specification” (OOS) notices as needed to internal and appropriate corporate management

Qualifications:


* Desired: previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility


* Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures


* Knowledge of computer software/programs


* Exceptional analytical and organizational skills


* Strong interpersonal skills and communication


* Ability to work with minimal supervision

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within.

 We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.  Applicants must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout the duration of their employment.  We are unable to sponsor employment for this position either now or in the future.

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