Quality Control - LAB - Tech

Position DescriptionQuality Control TechnicianOverall Goal of Position:The Quality Control Technician performs quality control checks to make sure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods meet the quality and food safety criteria that define OurRecipe@SauerBrands:

What are we making? A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families.Why are we making it? To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors.How do we make it? With integrity, creativity, executional excellence, and teamwork.Where are we going? To become one of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job SummaryYou will inspect and audit finished goods, raw materials, in-process materials, and equipment to make sure they meet our quality and food safety specifications. Meeting these standards ensures we deliver products that excite and delight our customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Control

Perform QC line checks: weight, packaging and label, code date, and fill levelInspect and analyze raw materialsReview and analyze blends and milled productsConduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goodsInspect and test equipment after sanitationConduct allergen and salt testingCommunicate effectively with first shiftKeep the lab clean and orderlyPerform other Quality Control duties as required

Culture Building

Support Quality, Sanitation, and Production in developing the desired company cultureSupport OurRecipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude

Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)

Quality Checks

Document all quality checks accurately and perform them at the frequency required by Quality Department standardsCommunicate findings effectively to production and other QC employees

Attendance

Miss as few shifts as possibleCommunicate openly with the department manager

Culture Building

Organizational Health KPIsKPIs for OurRecipe

What You Do and How You Act

Show leadership and contribute to the overall success of SBIBe personally effective: meet timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)Interact, communicate, and work as a team with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We Are Looking For (the characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in this position)

Personal Characteristics

Professional demeanorStrong attention to detail and a passion for organizationPassionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-orientedConfident in your abilities and comfortable communicating the factsSmart, creative, and inquisitiveIntegrity: does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined, accountable, and reliable, with a no-excuses mindset and ownership of KPIsDependable team player with a positive attitudeDetermination and grit: a pursuit of excellencePersonal values that align with SBI values

Performance History

Documented history of making improvements in assigned work areas or responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance

Demonstrated Skills

Tech savvy: able to enter data and communicate on various platformsAble to thrive under time constraints and to juggle and prioritize responsibilitiesStrong teamwork and good verbal communication skillsCollaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

Education and Experience

B.S. in a biology or chemistry-related field, or related experienceExperience in the food industry as a QC Analyst, Research Assistant, or equivalent

Location

Based in or near Richmond, VA