Quality Control Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest specifications in the industry for our organic products. You will work closely with the production team to perform live flour evaluations, monitor product quality throughout the production process, and ensure that our customers receive only the best organic flours. This position requires strong ability to catch and remember details, a sense of urgency, and a positive attitude.

This job is full time and in person M-F 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. No hybrid or remote options are available for this role. No visa sponsorship is available at this time. Please only apply if you can meet this requirement.

About Us

Lindley Mills is an organic flour mill and mix manufacturer in Graham, North Carolina that was established in 1755. A long-standing family business, we mill the highest quality organic flours to give our customers a competitive advantage in every baked good. Whether we work with a national brand or our local farmer’s market bakers, we provide the same high level of customer service and incredible products that cannot be found anywhere else. Our Super Sprout™ Sprouted Flour line is the gold standard for flavor, nutrition, and digestibility in the whole grain market. We are looking for team members who will grow with us and take on new challenges as we make these unique and innovative products accessible to everyone.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct repeatable flour evaluation tests and monitor products against specification sheets. Learn to operate laboratory equipment and software, achieving accurate results. Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.

- Perform lab tests using both sensory analysis and standard laboratory procedures. Document results and communicate them to management and production teams.

- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment by adhering to Food Safety and GMP policies. Contribute to other cleaning duties outside of the lab as requested.

- Assist the Quality Control Manager with lab and food safety initiatives, as well as other projects as needed, including packaging for e-commerce distribution.

- Determine daily prioritization and preparation of incoming samples for testing.

- Participate in cross-functional teams and contribute to research and development projects.

- Maintain a stock of supplies and communicate needs to purchasing.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree

- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Quality Control or lab work. Experience in food service or baking is a plus.

- Strong time management and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

- Very high attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

- A sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand for several hours a day (cushioned mats provided).

- Must be able to safely lift at least 25 pounds.

- All candidates must be able to safely work with and consume wheat products (no gluten or wheat sensitivities/intolerances/allergies).

-Candidates must be able to hear, understand, and execute spoken directions throughout the day in a fast-paced production environment.

-Candidates must be able to work while wearing personal PPE when required including hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, gloves, protective glasses, provided N95 masks, and lab coats. These are not all regularly worn in the lab, but may be worn during some duties.

Hours and Benefits

-Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

-Breaks: Two 15-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch typically from 12 PM to 1 PM although may flex slightly with production needs.

-Overtime: Opportunities available, but rarely required for lab personnel.

-Benefits

- Health insurance

- SIMPLE IRA Retirement plan with company match

- Paid vacation and holidays

- Performance bonuses, raises, and promotional opportunities

- Competitive pay commensurate with experience and contributions to the team.

Career Growth Opportunities

1.Hands on Training that allows practice with oversight from an experienced lab technician. This will include grain and flour knowledge, equipment training, and review of written protocols for lab duties.

2.Budget for continuing education training courses or food safety certifications after tenure is achieved.

3. Mentorship from experienced food safety professionals who have over 30 years of organic audits, decades of Kosher audits, and 15+ years of BRC audits most recently maintaining AA or AA+ rated status over the last 5+ years.

4.Opportunity for internal advancement.

5.Work life balance: 40-hour work weeks with regular schedule. Nights and weekends rarely necessary unless prepping for a major audit. Paid vacation, paid holidays, SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with company match, Health Insurance.

6.Beautiful, rural location that’s still within 30-45 minutes of Burlington, Chapel Hill, Siler City, Pittsboro, Graham, Greensboro, and Durham.

7.Company culture based on merit and contribution regardless any other factor. We want the best ideas put into practice no matter where they come from and we are listening!

Commitment to Diversity: Lindley Mills is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as: age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or religion. We believe in a merit-based work and reward system. We know that different experiences and viewpoints, when brought together constructively as a team, can improve business outcomes and product or service offerings for our customers.

If this position caught your eye, check out our other posted roles and send us your resume and cover letter explaining why you think you would be a great candidate for this role. For best consideration include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to [email protected]. Already a candidate? Please connect with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.