As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms^®, Bison^®, Milk for Life^®, and Intense Milk^® brands. 

Responsible for performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance to FDA, NYS regulations and Upstate Farms Dairy standards.

Shift:

11am-9pm or varied shifts depending on dept. needs.

Essential Tasks & Duties to include but not limited to:
• Engage in analytical thinking and investigations to determine root cause of quality nonconformance issues.
• Responsible for receiving trailers of bulk products and testing of raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients.
• Must follow all GMP’s and SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists.
• Maintain area cleanliness, reports leaking or out of spec product and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow all Safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE and engage in facility safety efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NYSDA, PMO, FDA, and assist in maintaining SQF readiness, and HACCP.
• Capable to complete training on the following responsibilities:

- Product Testing (i.e. sensory, salt, butterfat, total solids, brix, etc.), Incoming bulk product testing and receiving (including raw milk, sugar, resin, cream, skim milk, etc.) , LIMS use, QMI, Silo Washes, Raw receiving line wash, pH meter use and calibrations, Foss and CEM system, Allergens, CoAs and BOL, Vitamin sign out and calibrations, Truck washes, HMI use (switching silos), Foot baths, understanding CCPs and CQPs, Production wizard, Internal water testing, Product release requirement, complete lost and non-conforming reports.

Pay:

$22-25.00

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.