What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Old Wisconsin Sausage?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: This role is responsible for testing
raw materials, products through processing and packaging, and finished
products for chemicals, microbiological and sensory evaluations to
ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards.
Additionally, this position measures, tests, interprets, and records
data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet
the established quality standards. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all
inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. -
Gather samples and perform any required analyses. - Interpret and record
results accurately and in a timely manner. - Audit various processes
within the plant for compliance to standards. - Prepare and maintain
necessary reagents and solutions to complete analyses. - Inspect
equipment prior and during productions. - Champion the shelf-life
program. - Ensure that the product conforms to the finished product
specifications. This will be accomplished by sensory evaluation,
analytical testing, and process plant observation. - Provide detailed
written information relating to the quality of the product and
process. - Preform micro testing, chemical, and physical analysis on raw
and finished product. - Maintain and organize all QA records. - Verify,
organize, and issues COA\'s as required. - Inspect transfer, mixing, and
processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices. -
Participate in sensory evaluation. - Comply with safety regulations and
maintain clean and orderly work areas. - Completes other duties and
projects as assigned by the department manager, process improvements,
cost savings, and efficiencies. - Observe employee behavior in relation
to Good Manufacturing Practices and make recommendations to ensure food
quality, consistent between shifts. - Take responsibility of work area
to produce a safe and quality food product. Reports all food safety and
quality related problems to manager. Supervisory Responsibility: No.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Specific Knowledge,
Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
Knowledge, Skills, And/ Or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. - Requires a high school diploma/ GED with an AA or
BS degree in food science, biology, or chemistry a plus; - 2 years of
manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function. - Requires
strong math and communication skills to read and follow written
procedures. - Requires basic understanding of GMP\'s, HACCP, and SQF
guidelines. - Requires the ability to communicate with others, and the
desire and willingness to work closely within a small group of
individuals. - Strong decision making skills, training skills, problem
analysis skills, teamwork, and creativity. - Requires the ability to
read, write, speak and understand the English language. - Requires
ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. - Requires ability
to compute rate, ratio, and percent. - Requires ability to draw and
interpret bar graphs. - Requires a strong knowledge of all office
equipment and document control or production management software
systems, including but not limited to AS 400 and AX software. - Strong
organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Physical and Work
Environment Requirements: - Must be able to stand/ walk for 8-9 hours
per day. - Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on a regular
basis, up to 100 pounds occasionally. - Must be able to work in
temperatures of 40 de rees or less. - Must be able to work overtime
during peak production periods. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/E2C27A8302ADABFD239481F583D5FB6B/jobs/146796
Other: No calls to employer please
raw materials, products through processing and packaging, and finished
products for chemicals, microbiological and sensory evaluations to
ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards.
Additionally, this position measures, tests, interprets, and records
data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet
the established quality standards. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all
inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. -
Gather samples and perform any required analyses. - Interpret and record
results accurately and in a timely manner. - Audit various processes
within the plant for compliance to standards. - Prepare and maintain
necessary reagents and solutions to complete analyses. - Inspect
equipment prior and during productions. - Champion the shelf-life
program. - Ensure that the product conforms to the finished product
specifications. This will be accomplished by sensory evaluation,
analytical testing, and process plant observation. - Provide detailed
written information relating to the quality of the product and
process. - Preform micro testing, chemical, and physical analysis on raw
and finished product. - Maintain and organize all QA records. - Verify,
organize, and issues COA\'s as required. - Inspect transfer, mixing, and
processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices. -
Participate in sensory evaluation. - Comply with safety regulations and
maintain clean and orderly work areas. - Completes other duties and
projects as assigned by the department manager, process improvements,
cost savings, and efficiencies. - Observe employee behavior in relation
to Good Manufacturing Practices and make recommendations to ensure food
quality, consistent between shifts. - Take responsibility of work area
to produce a safe and quality food product. Reports all food safety and
quality related problems to manager. Supervisory Responsibility: No.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Specific Knowledge,
Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
Knowledge, Skills, And/ Or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. - Requires a high school diploma/ GED with an AA or
BS degree in food science, biology, or chemistry a plus; - 2 years of
manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function. - Requires
strong math and communication skills to read and follow written
procedures. - Requires basic understanding of GMP\'s, HACCP, and SQF
guidelines. - Requires the ability to communicate with others, and the
desire and willingness to work closely within a small group of
individuals. - Strong decision making skills, training skills, problem
analysis skills, teamwork, and creativity. - Requires the ability to
read, write, speak and understand the English language. - Requires
ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. - Requires ability
to compute rate, ratio, and percent. - Requires ability to draw and
interpret bar graphs. - Requires a strong knowledge of all office
equipment and document control or production management software
systems, including but not limited to AS 400 and AX software. - Strong
organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Physical and Work
Environment Requirements: - Must be able to stand/ walk for 8-9 hours
per day. - Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on a regular
basis, up to 100 pounds occasionally. - Must be able to work in
temperatures of 40 de rees or less. - Must be able to work overtime
during peak production periods. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/E2C27A8302ADABFD239481F583D5FB6B/jobs/146796
Other: No calls to employer please