Title: Receiving Laboratory Technician - Quality Assurance I
Reports To: Team Leader, Quality Assurance
Overall Focus: Collects and prepares samples for both toxin and
analytical testing for the assessment of incoming ingredients.
Tests prepared materials using good laboratory practices.
FLSA Designation: Plant Hourly
Salary Grade: Quality Assurance I Level: T5
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fully competent in sample collection and testing techniques for
in-process checks of incoming ingredients
- Ingredients - Mycotoxin testing and/or preparation of samples
for additional analysis
- Perform Chemical NIR analysis (Moisture, Fat, Protein, Ash,
Fiber)
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WIP product for Mycotoxin testing
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Maintains proper documentation of all sample collection, testing
and non-conformances
- Reviews all test results against process parameters and/or
specifications
- Navigates programs to verify incoming ingredient and supplier
information
- Communicates discrepancies and deviations in tests results in a
timely manner and takes action to resolve problems
- Maintains equipment calibrations
- Maintains a clean workspace in the laboratory environment
- Works on individual projects as assigned
- Ensures that Company Safety program is adhered to
- Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures and job
instructions
- Ensures all SOPs are being followed
- Informs QA Team Lead and/or QA Manager of any food safety
problems
- Alerts QA Team Lead of need to update or modify SOPs based on
needed changes to the processes
- Takes corrective action when measures are out of
specification
- Takes and documents required process, quality measures
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Meets or exceeds established targets
- Works directly with SQF program
- Adheres to all sanitation procedures
- Follows all GMPs
- Keeps process areas clean and neat
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Ensures all areas meet sanitation requirements
- Actively adheres to all Plant Safety Procedures
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Reports all unsafe actions and conditions
- Understands and demonstrations The J.M. Smucker Basic Beliefs
and Our Commitment to Each Other
- Assumes responsibility for self-improvement
- Participates in the improvement/problem solving process
- Shows up to work on time
- Dresses appropriately
- Maintains good personal hygiene
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Takes breaks of appropriate length and frequency
- Reports food safety issues to supervision with the authority to
initiate action
- Assumes responsibility for own personal development and
continuous learning
- Keeps abreast on new technology, methods and regulations
related to responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
(Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational
objectives)
Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or
other science-related field required
Experience: Experience on a food plant quality team or in a
laboratory setting preferred
JOB- RELATED COMPETENCIES
(Abilities required of this position)
- Time management skills - develop and adhere to a schedule
- Trouble shooting skills
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Able to work a flexible work schedule and be on call as
assigned
- Willing to work weekends
- Know product formulas, product codes, ingredient codes
- Relevant laboratory experience in a cGMP environment and the
ability to apply GMPs effectively
- Applicable knowledge of basic computer skills
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as part
of a team
- Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and
written)
- Must be detail-oriented
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast paced,
multi-disciplinary team environment
- Complete understanding of quality control, quality assurance,
and environmental/food micro techniques
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(Necessary to perform essential functions of job with or without
an accommodation)
- Climb ladders and bins
- Maneuver in tight spaces
- Move items of 55-80 lbs. in weight from one place to
another
- Stack repetitiously 60 lbs. or less
- Able to differentiate between colors
- Able to work in extreme temperature conditions (very hot or
very cold)
Ability to regularly function in a typical office environment
and operate related equipment - computer, copier, telephone, etc.,
as well as, low risk manufacturing environment - able to observe
and get around equipment, using PPE, if required.
Ability to occasionally travel by plane, car or other ground
transportation, as needed.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to
assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any
time
