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The next best thing to eating delicious ice cream is making it! At Aldens Organic, we are always looking for people who want to make a difference, one scoop at a time. Aldens offers competitive wages, based on experience and expertise, and great benefits including health insurance, 401k, paid time off and of course free ice cream!
THE ROLE:
QA Lab Tech is responsible for ensuring all production runs adhere to the company's food safety and quality standards. Maintaining all aspects and system of production that relate to Quality Assurance and Control. Staying focused on identified goals and expectations of your team and production. Clear and accurate documentation of all quality checks. Motive and assist with production related issues to ensure high quality and food safety.
Maintain food safety and quality through the facility and assist production to ensure programs and policies are being followed:
Restock, inventory and communicate needed supplies to Lab Manager.
Microbiological, physical and chemical analyses of samples. Including retesting and communication of non-conforming products.
Testing product, mixes, cream and sugar to ensure they meet desired specifications.
Acceptance and rejection of raw materials and packaging.
Communication to Lab Manager of non-conforming raw materials and finished products.
Data entry and general maintenance of QA Database and various testing logs.
Perform allergen testing on rinse water and finished product at start-up on all production cycles of dissimilar allergens.
Calibration and documentation of laboratory equipment and plant-wide thermometers.
Daily water and air testing.
Verify and approve the proper conformance and usage of rework.
Collect and help maintain flavor retains.
Complete product cuttings to ensure proper variegate and inclusion distribution within the products.
Yogurt culture preparation and titration, brix testing for sorbet products, butterfat and total solids testing as specified by products.
Clean and organize Lab.
Print and develop mix sheets as needed to help assist production.
Adhere and communicate quality, safety and security regulations.
Food Safety Requirements:
Maintaining food safety and food quality through ensuring GFSI compliance.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
The monitoring of daily production to ensure high quality and food safety.
Assuring personnel hygiene and welfare practices within the facility.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Oregon Ice Cream contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel tool, controls or products; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or products. Frequently lifting/moving up to 30lbs is also required; occasional lifting/transferring of objects may be required with assistance up to 50 lbs. This positions also requires a person to handle environments of different temperatures and with various food allergens present.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 1 years' experience in Lab environment.
Computer knowledge is essential.
Organizational and Administrative knowledge.
Ability to work well with people.
Strong attention to detail
Effective math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of weight and volume measurements.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language; speak, understand, and read written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends and holidays
Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast paced work environment; ensuring food safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved
Positive attitude and a passion for quality food and ice cream a plus!
Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected status.
Visit our website www.aldensicecream.com/careers for more information or to apply.
