Quality Assurance Lab Technician | 12-hour night shifts | Starting at $22.59/hr, reaching $27.74/hr after 24 months Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Mt Vernon, MO (Job ID R0034547)

Description

Job Category: Quality Job Family: Plant Quality Assurance Work Shift: Job Description:

Rotating 12-hour Night shifts

Pay Scale

Entry Level--$22.59

24 months--$27.74

Position Purpose: Responsible for completing all lab analysis to ensure quality and productivity is maintained.  Directly involved in the production process.

Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.  Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment and meet OSHA safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Daily performance of laboratory tests on cheese and ingredients.        

• Equipment used includes but not limited to microwave ovens, pH meter, analytical and technical balances, magnetized hot salts, calculator, CRT terminal, and various types of glassware and utensils. 

• Maintain work area in an approved housekeeping/sanitary condition.

• Will be involved using TPM and QIP.        

• Expectation that approximately 70% of work time will be spent on production floor.

• Must be able to read and write English

• Preform an assignment ask by leaders.

• Regular attendance

SKILLS:

• Must be capable of learning and performing various laboratory tests with sensitive instruments and equipment.

• Must be capable of operating or learning to operate a calculator or CRT terminal to compute test results and/or input data.

• Must be capable of reading fine graduation on the test bottles and equipment.

• Must be willing to accept responsibility.

• Must be willing to learn new process systems as they evolve.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

• Must be able to develop, use, and control the process controls in all areas of the plant.

• Must be responsible for printing the summary management audits for the shift.

• Must be able to work around ammonia systems, acid systems, steam systems, and high voltage.

• Must be able to wear all required PPE including but not limited to safety shoes, hairnet, and hard hat at all times.

• Must be able to wear gloves, goggles, face shield, ear protection, and/or gars mask as the need arises.

• Must be able to perform simple math, read and write English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS: 

          Stand

          Walk

          Sit     

          Crouch

          Climb 

          Prone and/or overhead

          Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.

• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.

• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.

• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.

• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.

• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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