Micro Lab Technician

The Role

• This position will report to the: QA Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: No
• Location: Onsite
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time Regular
• Pay Range: $25.50 - $30.50/Hr
  
  

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com .

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by ensuring product quality information is provided to all necessary parties, samples are maintained, and raw materials have complete traceability to the finished product. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles

Job Duties

• Maintain records and manages all aspects of testing activities
• Petrifilm plating and interpretation of results
• Ability to conduct startup procedures and closeout procedures
• Process Plant trial samples and send to third party Laboratory
• Process and interpret all production samples
• Conducts investigations in data deviations
• Calibration of lab equipment and trouble shooting
• Perform sample preparation and testing of raw materials and finished products
• Complete data and follows the status of all tests, generate reports and communicate findings.
• Perform Sterile Air and environmental Air testing according to EMP
• Conduct water sampling and testing
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and hygienic laboratory work environment including periodic/planned maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of equipment and the work areas
• Follow lab safety protocols to maintain lab hygiene and eliminate cross contamination
• Participate in proficiency program and test control samples
• Assist or perform other duties/projects as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Some experience in Microbiology/ Chemistry lab in the food processing environment
• Regulated food manufacturing environment with familiarity of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards (1 year)
• Scientific method and report writing (1 year)
  
  

Additional Required Qualifications

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Basic skills in Microsoft Windows and internet applications
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education (ideal education level or degree):
• 4 year degree o Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF).
  
  

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards

• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling product
• Ability to lift 50-55lbs
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER plus more !

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.com .

Recruitment Agencies

Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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1st shift 4:00am -12:30pm Sunday -Thursday