Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success
Description: QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN
Location: Mt. Olive Department: QA Reports to: QA Lab Supervisor Shift: Day Hourly/Salaried: Hourly FSLA status: Non-Exempt Job Summary Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conduct standardized tests on food in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Perform laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: - Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.
- Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing.
- Maintain stock of lab materials.
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
- Regular verification/calibration of lab equipment, including annual 3 rd party certification.
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
- Taste or smell foods in order to ensure that flavors meet specifications.
- Perform microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, and environmental samples using established microbiological methods and procedures.
- Performs chemical & physical analyses of food ingredients and finished food samples using established chemistry methods and procedures.
- Enter sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.
- Record and compile test results and prepare graphs, charts, and reports.
- Conduct QA technician, or other personnel, training in relevant lab procedures.
- Perform audits or other QA functions on the production floor as needed or directed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
- Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Education & Experience - Two years College or Associate Degree in food microbiology or similar field preferred or combination of education and/or work experience.
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Butterball, LLC is and equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or other protected status under applicable law.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
