Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Quality Assurance

The Role

This Micro Lab Technician provides microbiological and wet chemistry testing support to the operations of the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Perform quality chemical analysis on samples for: fat, solids, acidity, pH, etc. Complete bacterial analysis on samples.

• Procure samples from various process points: raw silos, product silos, univats, production lines, etc.

• Confirm proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Properly document all quality checks and tagging of approved tanks. Conduct ATP / Allergen testing as required.

• Review Mix standardization calculations, product flavor / color analysis.

• Generate and maintain formulation information for daily mixes including formulation usage information, raw silo test results, and other data entry as required. Record Mix standardization calculations and conduct color mixing / weighing of selected raw materials.

• Ensure isolation of suspect products via hold notices and communicate concerns with product quality to production and quality management.

• Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
  

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What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma required.

• Assoc Degree in Science, Microbiology or Food Science OR experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with food or nutritional products sanitation and cleaning or manufacturing/and or quality programs preferred.

• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work in cold environment for 60-70% of the time.

• Ability to work on your feet up to 70% of the shift.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and organize departmental resources to meet business objectives.
  

The base pay range for this position is $26.50 per hour, plus night shift premium of $1.25. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis