Quality Control Lab Technician

Phillips Syrups & Sauces (A Lyons Magnus Company) is seeking Quality Control Lab Technicians for its Westlake, OH location. These positions are first and second shift positions.

Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm  

Schedule: Monday - Friday + weekends as needed

Location: Westlake, OH

Travel Requirements: N/A

Work Environment: Laboratory

The Quality Department is responsible for verifying that product meets or exceeds safe food handling and quality standards. This includes taking any necessary corrective action in the event of an issue. They are responsible for collaborating with Operations and other functional stakeholders to ensure safe, wholesome and set quality parameters are adhered to, controls in place are functioning as designed and escalate matters in a timely manner. In the absence of the QC Technician, the QA Manager will back fill.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to complete the following for a minimum of two-three production lines with ease on the floor:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assure the adherence to customer, company quality and food safety standards.
• Ensure proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including calibration checks according to schedule.
• Analyze product chemistry in the form of sugar solids (Brix), pH and Water Activity, sensory, and other analytical and operational tests that are performed for each batch and documented as required per Process Control and HACCP Sheets in RedZone and DAX/ERP.
• Perform HACCP monitoring activities including filter/Screens checks, magnets check, allergen verifications and hot fill monitoring as prescribed by production line requirements.
• Monitor the line and equipment for food safety related items such as good manufacturing practices and proper sanitation practices.
• Conduct sampling as directed in the ATP and Environmental Swabbing program.
• Properly document all data and provide timely/effective communication to production management, production employees and other quality members.
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures. (e.g., Customer complaint investigation).
• Collect any necessary samples and maintain the retain sample library accordingly.
• Assist as a Trainer for all Line, and dept. policies and procedures.
• Performs CCPs and sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary.
• Fill in as needed in other areas of the Quality Department as assigned by the Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Follow all lab methods and procedures (responsibilities are completed and accurate).
• Active participation in the Phillips safety program.
• Complete all required food safety training per Alchemy protocol.
• Abides by all internal policies, including adherence to all GMP practices, attendance policy and completion of methodology described in the Technical Services Manual.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
• A proven track record of exceptional organizational, planning and overall time management skills in addition to exceptional verbal and written communication

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional course work in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related discipline a plus.
• One year of experience in a food manufacturing facility.