Quality Assurance Lab Technician

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Job Summary: Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing completely, accurately and in an efficient manner to allow the communication of results to the processing facilities so they are able to make appropriate decision based on those results.

Compensation Details: Minimum starting wage is $19.43 per hour up to $24.00 per hour with experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological testing using standard methods and PCR.
• Analyze and interpret microbial results and entering results into the WLF Intranet.
• Perform chemical and nutrition testing as required by sample scheduling.
• Manufacturing media weekly or bi-weekly based on sampling schedule.
• Perform Quality Control sample testing.
• Maintain a clean work environment to ensure legitimacy of testing practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in related area or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in lab and/or quality assurance is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to practice good personal hygiene.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.
• Experience if food manufacturing or processing a plus.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Basic computer skills using Google Suite.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is 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.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits