Quality Assurance Technician (Nights) 0500Pm-0500Am - Jerome West Plant

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.

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Jerome, Idaho West team. (Nights) 0500pm-0500am.

Pay: $24.24 per hour USD + $1.50 Night Shift Differential

Shift: Rotational Night Shift, 5:00pm-5:00am; Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday one week and Wednesday, Thursday the opposite week

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing departmental analytical and clerical work in support of the plant's Quality function, including conducting lab tests, preparing samples for shipment, and responding to internal calls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct quality checks online and communicate results to production.
• Document results, audits, and test results accurately
• Aid in the communication and training of plant policies and programs.
• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment third-party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations to produce accurate data reports.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Contact lab supply vendors.
• Assist with the inventory control process.
• Ensure all laboratory chemical SDSs/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 handle high-pressure situations with ease.
• Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking, and entering required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to ensure 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:

• Ideal candidates will have 1 - 2 years of prior laboratory experience, preferably in a food-grade manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive work attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing per a recognized laboratory.
• Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods.
• Excellent aseptic technique.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.