Technician, Lab - Level 2

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW:

The Quality Lab Tech conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of solid materials and liquids and analyzes test data. The Tech will also perform routine Quality Audits of the Quality System, Manufacturing Process, and Facility. Investigates non-conforming materials and issues Holds, provides support for disposition of Held materials. Reviews completed records for conformance to GMP documentation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Tests and analyzes materials used as ingredients in processes and products.
• Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Documents results of tests and analyses on standardized forms, writes test reports, and prepares graphs and charts.
• Performs routine quality inspections of the manufacturing facility.
• Cleans, calibrates, and operates test equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES:

• 3+ years in a Quality or Lab position in a manufacturing facility required, preferably food manufacturing
• Prior experience with FDA or SQF compliance preferred
• Experience conducting internal quality audits preferred
• Experience working with minimal to no supervision required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED); or equivalent experience as determined by HR required
• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a similar field preferred

PAY RATE:

• Hourly Rate: $32.42

LOCATION:

• Crockett, CA

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.