QA Technician - Nights

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

ACTUS NUTRITION IS OFFERING A $3,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE!!!

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join the Mountain Lake, MN team. The Quality Technician has the responsibility for performing departmental analytical and clerical work in support of the plant Quality function which includes conducting lab tests, preparing samples for shipment, and responding to internal calls.

Shift: 6:00PM- 6:00AM working every other weekend

Pay: The salary range for this position is $21.00 to 26.00/hour USD based on experience. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to education, skill set and depth of experience.

Night Shift Differential: $1.00/hour

ACTUS NUTRITION IS OFFERING A $3,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE!!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct and interpret lab tests.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third party testing locations.
• Respond to internal calls to answer technical product questions.
• Perform laboratory computations leading to accurate data reporting.
• Troubleshoot lab issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Read and properly interpret documents such as lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs, operational paperwork and procedure manuals.
• Solve practical problems and comfortably deal in high pressure situations.
• Possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Complete routine clerical work such as filing, checking and entering required information into the computer system.
• Follow plant and laboratory GMPs to maintain a clean work area.
• Advise operations associates to assure GMPs are followed in the plant.
• Distribute, collect, review, and interpret the necessary documents for plant operations.
• Perform environmental and product testing and communicate results to the plant and corporate management groups as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous laboratory experience, preferably in a food grade manufacturing facility
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and computer software applications
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.