OVERVIEW
Clinton, IA manufacturing facility is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to administer all key check points for incoming ingredients, maintain chemical records of all checks, and assure compliance with quality specifications. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform required chemical, physical, and sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products in an accurate and timely manner, notifying the QA Manager, QA Team Leader and appropriate team leaders, buying department, and St. Louis QA immediately of substandard results as appropriate.  Hold all substandard materials and communicate as appropriate
2. Aseptically sample finished product for microbiological testing
3. Clearly and accurately communicate test results and trends to production through various communication platforms
4. Run all Reference Samples at desired frequency
5. Review and maintain accurate records including GPMQ data entry
6. Maintain and calibrate lab and unloading test equipment and assist as necessary with the maintenance and calibration of the testing equipment located throughout the plant
7. Send VNR notification pertaining to any ingredient test result that is out of specification or out of the control range.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; AA Degree preferred

• Experience: Previous QA lab experience preferred
• Laboratory is located on the second level, must be able to use stairs repeatedly through shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing : 60%, Walking: 30%, Sitting: 10% of your shift

• Team work

• 8-12 hour shifts as needed Monday-Sunday, 2^nd/3^rd shift or 12 hour 7p-7a coverage
• Training will take place on day shift for one week Mon-Fri

• Clinton, IA

• $20 per hour