What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician - Day Shift position at Lactalis U.S. Yogurt?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
Perform timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities that support the efficient manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to specifications at our manufacturing facility.
Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!
We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours
6:30am - 6:30pm
The following are just a few of the amazing benefits we have to offer:
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
Perform timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities that support the efficient manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to specifications at our manufacturing facility.
Requirements
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production and approve for use in production or distribution using various test equipment, test procedures, and methodology.
- Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge.
- Prepare and add sensitive ingredients to product during various points of the process, including, but not limited to: culture, vitamins, minerals.
- Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests.
- Monitor the environment of the plant using various test equipment and procedures and communicate results to operations team on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to: air sampling, swabbing drains.
- Perform audits on Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the plant.
- Prepare paperwork for use in reporting results to State Agencies.
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests.
- Communicate with operations employees regarding issues, results, and status of evaluations on a daily basis.
- Maintain good hygiene at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Associate's degree in Life or Food Sciences or two years related experience required.
- Mathematics proficiency in using algebraic expressions.
- Computer knowledge is required. Knowledge of IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access are a plus.
- Must demonstrate an ability to perform logical and rationale deductions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take direction and work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to follow procedures to detail and work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area.
- Must be flexible with work schedule, willing to work weekends, and open to working overtime as needed.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the ability to consistently stand.
- Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
- Requires the ability to consistently walk.
- Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
- The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
- Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
- The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
- The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
- The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
- Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.
Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!
We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours
6:30am - 6:30pm
- Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
- Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On
The following are just a few of the amazing benefits we have to offer:
- Lactalis US Yogurt will invest 3% of your annual salary into your 401K - even if you do not participate in the program! The company will also match up to 4% of your contributions. (that's up to 7% company contribution to YOUR future!).
- Referral Bonus programs ($750-2000!!!)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA programs
- Education Assistance Program
- PTO and Floating Holiday’s
- Premium Pay (time and a half) paid when employees work Core Holiday’s.