Quality Assurance Technician

Creativity, innovative thinking, and the manufacturing of top-quality products have put Lyons Magnus LLC in the forefront of the food industry. Lyons is involved in each phase of the food manufacturing process from the growing of the raw materials to the marketing of the finished products – and everything in between. Lyons produces more than 2,000 different items for the industrial ingredient and foodservice segments, designing products for some of the top restaurant chains in the country, as well as international accounts.

This huge undertaking could not be done without a diverse and talented staff. At Lyons, our people are the heart of our organization. Lyons is proud to cultivate a thriving work environment with employees who are not just satisfied and productive but engaged in creating the future – the company’s and their own.

Lyons Magnus is seeking Quality Assurance Technicians for the following shifts at its Walton, KY Facility:

• First: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Night: 10:00pm - 6:30am

Pay Range:

Day shift: $20.00 - $21.00 /per hour

Night shift includes a 5% differential.

Job Summary:

The Quality Department is responsible for verifying that product meets or exceeds safe food handling and quality standards. This includes taking any necessary corrective action in the event of an issue. They are responsible for collaborating with Operations and other functional stakeholders to ensure safe, wholesome and set quality parameters are adhered to, controls in place are functioning as designed and escalate matters in a timely manner. In the absence of the QA Technician, the QA Lead or Supervisor will back fill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Level 1 QA will:
• Assist in problem solving events to determine root cause and establish preventive measures.
• Has knowledge and application of 100% of all laboratory procedures, cross functionally trained and able to cover 100% of Quality Control and Assurance checks or expectations
• Assist as a Trainer for all QA Lab, Line, and dept. policies and procedures
• Performs sensory evaluation on samples and document as necessary
• Ensure effective collection and shipment of customer samples and with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work independently at batch station and escalate when necessary
• Ability to effectively batch/make necessary adjustments using experience and tools provided at frontline station for all lines/product SKUs independently.