QA Laboratory Technician

The Lucerne Dairy, located in Tempe, AZ, has an opening for a Quality Assurance Technician.

Location Address: 1115 W Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

​3rd Shift Hours: 8pm - 4:30am Monday through Friday​

Responsibilities:

Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.

Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.

Data Entry, tracking, and interpretation.

Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specification products.

Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".

Be flexible in working hours.

Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate in driving continuous improvement.

Must meet with supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.

Monitor all CCP records and frequencies.

Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.

Manage product specifications.

Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMPs, Food Safety, and regulatory compliance.

HS diploma/GED equivalent and 3-5 years laboratory experience.
Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical, and Organoleptic Testing.
Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety is adhered to.
Implement Plant Sanitation programs as directed by Quality Management.
Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Utilize and maintain inventory of laboratory and sanitation supplies.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
Proficient in window-based PC programs.
Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
Knowledge of HACCP.
Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety, and Occupational Safety.
Ability to lift 25lbs.
Good Time Management and customer service oriented.