Quality Control/Laboratory Tech

Express Employment is looking for a Quality Control/Laboratory Tech. This position requires 3-5 years of current experience.

Pay: $20 - $24/Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6 am - 2:30 pm, Work hours may vary

Location: Chico, CA

At Express, we care about our Associates that’s why we offer 401K along with Health Care Insurance. (Associates must meet requirements as stated in the handbook)

Job Description:

• Test and record pH levels for all Oil Pack and food jar operations for the day
• Monitor food jars during and after filling to check for proper product fill levels, seal integrity, and correct hot oil temperature/coverage
• Inspect incoming and in-process food product and packaging materials for quality, defects, and adherence to customer and company specifications
• Perform calibration on laboratory equipment including daily pH meter calibration
• Clean and sanitize work areas, counters, carts, thermometers, scales, and laboratory glassware/dishes
• Straighten and organize lab equipment, reagents, and chemicals
• Date, organize, and store Oil Pack and food samples from the collection cart for quality tracking and shelf-life analysis
• Monitor production lines to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards
• Ensure safety protocols are followed, including verifying power strips and equipment are properly powered down for the evening Weekly Duties
• Perform thermometer calibration checks (typically on Mondays)
• Calibrate scales and record accuracy data (typically on Mondays) Monthly & Ongoing Duties
• Manage Oil Pack and food product recording and storage for the previous month
• Conduct micro swabbing for environmental monitoring and pathogens as required
• Perform micro testing, chemical concentration testing, and daily boiler testing
• Maintain daily logs, record books, shift reports, and handover documentation to ensure seamless communication between shifts
• Assist QA Management in preparation for annual audits (such as SQF or food safety audits)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Quality Control & Testing: Experience in laboratory testing, micro testing, reagent preparation, pH calibration, and equipment calibration
• GMP & Safety Compliance: Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), CCP monitoring (such as metal detectors), seal integrity checks, and food safety regulations
• Organization & Inventory Control: Proven ability to manage lab supply inventories, maintain meticulous daily logs, and keep workspaces clean and hazard-free
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective shift handover reporting and collaboration with production supervisors and QA leads
• Software Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management for tracking production and quality data

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma required; associate degree or relevant coursework in science or quality assurance is a plus but not required
• 3-5 years of current experience in a food manufacturing, packing, or laboratory environment

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