Quality Assurance Lab Technician 3rd Shift (Food Processing) at Stratas Foods

Hillside, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

31.28

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Testing, Data Entry, Problem Solving, Technical Skills, Initiative, Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, Safety Compliance, Communication, Data Base Entry

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Job Description Analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples. Responsibilities: 1. Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary. 2. Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory. 3. Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner. 4. Enter all analysis into data base (TLC). 5. Learn new procedures as necessary. 6. Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures. 7. Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled. 8. Comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies. 9. Attend scheduled safety and GMP meetings. 10. Packaging line Quality Assurance. 11. Finished product and incoming material testing. 12. Storage of production retains. 13. Communication with supervisor/lead person/Lab Supervisor of laboratory results or quality concerns. 14. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High School diploma or equivalent required Related Experience: Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience preferred Equipment/Software Skills: Basic data entry skills required Competencies: Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance Additional Information Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights Sensory: Visual, speaking, and touch is essential. Mental/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Shift: 9:30pm - 6:30am Pay range: $31.28 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Work Location: Hillside Compensation: USD31.28 - USD31.28 - hourly

Responsibilities

This role involves performing analytical testing of various vegetable oils using company SOPs on samples from different stages of the process, including inbound and outbound materials. Responsibilities include communicating results requiring corrective action, prioritizing lab samples, and maintaining accurate documentation in the database.