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Manna Beverages and Ventures

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Manna Beverages and Ventures, Anaheim, CA, United States


Job Details

Shifts: day

Location: Anaheim, California

Salary: $23.50-$31.62/hour DOE

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment. All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits:

401(k) with generous Company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Referral Program

Vision insurance

Position Overview: The QA Laboratory Technician is responsible for monitoring and qualitative/quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure food safety and food quality. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Compliance with all applicable standards such as ISO/FSSC 22000, customer audits, Kosher, and Organic requirements. Documents all testing customer specific product and communicate information to plant management.

Language Skills: English proficiency required. Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Amount of Travel Involved: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
  • Daily operation of equipment which includes, pH Meter, Gene-up, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC,) and all other related equipment.
  • Responsible for assisting with microbiological testing/documentation of finished product, water, swabs, ingredient and or other material as needed.
  • Standardizes/Calibrate equipment prior to use, ensure reagents and other materials are available.
  • Performs analysis on products to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Ensure that all products not meeting customer specification are communicated to QA Manager for further review.
  • Enter all-pertinent analytical results into the data collections system on a timely basis, immediately informs supervision of any deviations.
  • Conduct work processes with the use of chemicals. Evaluate the physical properties of ingredients and products.
  • Create and provides Certificate of Analysis (COA) to customers.
  • Other duties as assigned at discretion of management
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
  • Regular and punctual attendance.
  • Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
  • To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.
Experience for Success:
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Mathematical skills, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, ratios, and volume.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.
  • Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment.
  • Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines.
  • Must be proactive.
  • Must have a cooperative attitude.
  • Must have the ability to follow-up.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education and/or Experience:
  • High School Degree, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or Equivalent., required
  • Associates Degree in Science related field preferred but not required.
  • 1-year relevant experience preferably in Production or Manufacturing environment, preferred
  • Or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Food or Beverage industry experience is a plus.
Behaviors & Competencies:
  • Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
  • Asks for and provides feedback
  • Holds self and others accountable
  • Supportive and collaborative of team members
  • Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers
  • Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or squat. The employee must regularly lift, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat.

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer-----M/F/D/V