Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Liberty, SC (NOW HIRING)

Overall Goal of Position:

Performs quality checks and laboratory analysis under the instruction of management for the support of production, and helps make OurRecipe@SauerBrands:

Job Summary

Quality Control Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform salt and acidity testing on finished products and in-process samples using titrators.
• Perform moisture and fat analysis of finished products, slurries, and starches using the CEM Smart Trac.
• Perform viscosity, Brix, and pH testing on finished products.
• Perform fineness of grind test on incoming mustard samples.
• Check Retail and food service production lines for weight control, cap torque, case codes, fill level, seal integrity, oil temperature, and bottle codes as needed.
• Perform pH meter, thermometer, and refractometer calibrations.
• Assist in tracking, isolating, and placing out-of-specification products on QC Hold.
• Check portion control production lines for weight control, film seal, and proper coding.
• Perform % peroxide value, color test, cold test, and a free fatty acid test on incoming oils.
• Flavor and color approval of pourable salad dressings.
• Helps maintain QC lab in a clean and orderly manner.
• Was assigned special projects such as headspace and weight studies.
• Monitored HACCP CCPs (pH, water activity, glass breakage, and x-ray.
• Trained new employees on all QC lab tech duties.

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

• Safety

• Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers; practices SafeStart concepts

• Quality

• Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards

• Initiative

• Sees what needs to be done and does its w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed

• Attendance

• Shows up on time, ready to work the whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches

• Communication

• Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback

• Integrity

• Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds

• Teamwork

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers

• Job Knowledge/Training

• Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company-required training courses
• Culture Building

• Organizational Health KPIs
• KPIs for OurRecipe
• What you do and how you act
• Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI
• Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
• Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

What We Are Looking For:  Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Personal Characteristics
• Professional Demeanor
• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality
• Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts
• Smart, creative, and inquisitive
• Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
• Disciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs.
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude
• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
• Passion for organization, and attention to detail
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values

• Performance History  

• Documented needed history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas

• Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Team-orientated, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

What Is In It For You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 

•  401K plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Location: Greenville, SC