QA Lab Tech II - Wenatchee Plant

Tree Top

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wenatchee, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The QA Lab Tech II is responsible for collecting and analyzing bulk ingredients and monitoring the production process using various laboratory instruments. They must maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and 6-12 months of related experience. You are proficient in using lab equipment such as refractometers, spectrophotometers, and colorimeters, and can meticulously document your findings.

Must Have Skills for ATS

refractometer

spectrophotometer

turbidimeter

titrator

colorimeter

vitamin C titrator

good manufacturing practices

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Collect and analyze incoming bulk ingredients, save samples as required. Analyze process from concentrate through filtration using refractometer, spectrophotometer, turbidimeter, titrator, colorimeter and vitamin C titrator using specifications to ensure raw product integrity. Monitor finished product quality using before mentioned instruments. Maintain accurate, detailed and complete documentation to ensure finished product integrity. Maintain communication with operators and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices. It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

  • Communicate effectively.
  • Complete paperwork.
  • Utilize / maintain lab equipment operations and materials.
  • Practice / maintain knowledge of production, quality, industrial and Food Safety.
  • Check inventory and order supplies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, reach, feel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk, hear, taste or smell.
  • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Occasionally climb and balance.
  • Occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for testing, distance vision, color vision for testing and seeing color, peripheral vision to observe two processes, depth perception for working with equipment and the ability to adjust focus for seeing defective material.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is/or could be exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, electrical shock, high precarious positions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, all weather conditions, vibrations, and loud noise.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary Range: $19.91 to $25.08 per hour depending on qualifications

This range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this position's grade. The actual salary offer will consider various factors, such as experience and, if applicable, location. Salary increases are determined by promotional opportunities. Tree Top provides a weekly payroll.

Full Benefit details for this position can be found on our website: https://www.treetop.com/careers/benefits/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable state law.

Tree Top

Since 1960, Tree Top has been making delicious, feel-good foods and drinks using simple, quality ingredients. We are a cooperative of grower-owners committed to bringing the goodness of apples from the heart of Washington state to people and families across the country. But at the end of the day, some of the most important parts of what goes into our products aren’t things you can see, touch or taste. It’s all about our people and a dedication to doing things the right way for our customers and each other. That’s What We’re Made Of. Including our subsidiary, Northwest Naturals, Tree Top operates at eight locations in Washington, Oregon and California. United behind a belief that everyone deserves good food, our farmers and nearly 1,000 employees – team members including food scientists, engineers and skilled laborers – come to work each day with a purpose: providing trusted food products that people feel good about feeding their families. To learn more about our company, our products and What We’re Made Of, visit treetop.com or connect with us via facebook.com/treetop, @treetopinc or pinterest.com/treetopinc.
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