SunOpta · 1 week ago
FSQ Technician I
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers. The FSQ Technician is responsible for performing necessary laboratory testing to ensure ingredients, product and packaging conform to specifications.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingPlant-Based FoodsWeb Design
Responsibilities
Assure package integrity and product quality by performing laboratory testing and aseptic package evaluation procedures
Perform laboratory testing such as pH, solids/moisture, sodium, etc
Perform destructive aseptic package testing
Assist with investigations related to product spoilage
Collect and communicate lab data with Quality Supervisor and Operations Shift Leaders
Perform incubation activities according to standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean and organized workstation
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Responsible for laboratory equipment calibrations at specified intervals
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Perform microbiology testing including basic plating in clean room environment, stocking lab, shipping samples, retrieving results, and communicating to management as needed
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Confident with independent work
Able to evaluate a situation and make a good decision or escalate appropriately
Good past work history
Good attendance
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to do repetitive work
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and at times more
Preferred
2+ years related experience in Food Science/Food Technology or a food or beverage production facility preferred
Company
SunOpta
SunOpta specializes in the design, construction, ownership, and operation of biomass conversion equipment and facilities. It is a sub-organization of SunOpta.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$393.45MKey Investors
Oaktree Capital Management
2023-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $196.15M
2023-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $52.31M
2022-10-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Scott Huckins
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Hagen
Chief Customer Officer
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