Quality Control Lab Technicians - Food Plant

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for collecting, inspecting, and testing Raw Materials and Finished products with regard to food safety.

Johanna Foods Compensation:

Compensation up to $21.00/hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications and testing

Premium healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings account

Company paid life insurance, vacation, holidays and sick days

Full-time, 40-hour work week plus overtime opportunities

Responsibilities:

Obtains samples from in process and packaging lines for inspection and testing.

Performs tests to keep lab in compliance with FDA lab requirement.

Testing includes but is not limited to, pH, Total Solids, Brix, Butterfat. Testing- Gerber Method, ATP, and Chemical Titrations.

Conducts calibrations of instruments and devices within the quality assurance department as well as specific production instruments. Keeps records of these calibrations.

Maintains conformance to SQF standards by completing tasks and maintaining the work in a sanitary manner.

Provides the same laboratory expertise and performance necessary to analyze finished products within their specifications for microbiological, chemical, physical and organoleptic requirements.

Monitors products to assure quality is being controlled.

Ensures compliance with applicable quality system standards and the unit’s food safety and security programs in support of essential manufacturing strategies and practices.

Serves as Alternate to other QC Technicians to ensure effective coverage of the Safe Quality Food responsibilities pertaining to that position.

Special assignments upon request of the Quality Assurance Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a High School diploma, some College preferred.

Prior Quality Control experience preferred.

Prior understanding of the PMO, HACCP and SQF systems preferred.

Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic computations.

Skilled in basic computer operation and ability to use Microsoft Excel.

Able to work independently with little oversight concerning routine tasks.

Able to work in group settings as needed.

Good verbal and interpersonal skills.

Maintain a clean and organized work area that promotes safety and efficiency.

Able to work varied shifts, including weekends.Company Description

Johanna Foods is a state-of-the-art food manufacturer located in Flemington, New Jersey. Privately operated since 1995, Johanna Foods is now one of the country's largest producers and distributors of fruit juices, drinks and yogurt. Our products include the popular La Yogurt and Sabor Latino yogurt, Tree Ripe juices, Earth Wise juice beverages, Ssips and Sabor Latino drinks and nectars, and Ssips aseptic drink boxes, all using cutting-edge technologies and only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Johanna Foods is also a leading private label and co-pack juice and yogurt producer, manufacturing products for numerous leading retailers and brands.

Full-time