Job Description

QA Lab Technician II
Location: Bellevue, WA 98005
** Candidate payrate can be up to 28.00 per hour with applicable work experience.
3rd Shift 9:30 - 5am Sunday thru Thursday. Candidate will train for 2 weeks on day shift hours 8am - 4pm and then go to grave shit. Must be flexible for potential overtime on Friday into Saturday with advance notice.
** Role is 30 days temp to perm. If the worker is hired full time they must join the onsite union.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results
Ensuring that daily records are well kept and maintained.
Data entry and tracking
Performing internal audits
Following hold procedures for products that do not meet specifications
Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's)
Must willing to work flexible hours
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary to meet operation and business needs
Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
Participate in preparation for all inspections
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Participate in driving continuous improvement.
Participate in preparation for all inspections
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) or equivalent experience preferred.
1-2 + Years experience in a similar role. Manager will look at candidates with 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
Food manufacturing experience is required
Dairy experience is strongly preferred
Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements are adhered to.
Performance of lab testing procedures as required. This includes Microbial plating, Component Analysis, Environmental Swabbing, and more
Inspect Equipment and Plant Areas to ensure sanitation and regulatory compliance standards are being met
Ability to perform sensory analysis on milk and other products produced at the plant
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Extremely attentive to detail
Can work alone as well as with a team
Good analytical and problem-solving skills - Know when to report issues to management based on test results
Excellent Documentation Skills
Good oral/written communication skills
Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision
Proficient in Window based PC programs
Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, & Good Sanitation Practices
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Need good time management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments/projects

Skills Required