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Michigan Turkey Producers is Hiring a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician Near Wyoming, MI
Job Description
Essential Functions and Role:
This is a “hands on” non-production operation role.
- Meet USDA, HIMP, HACCP, GMP and Company standards and under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager, assist with overseeing the leadership and management of the processes and associates to meet the needs and expectations of customers, department and organization.
- Organizes and carries out analytical and microbiological testing in support of Operations and Quality Assurance objectives.
- Coordinates swabbing programs with Sanitation Manager.
- Provides a resource to Operations, Sanitation, Sales and Marketing personnel.
- Stays attuned to new industry developments in support of continuous improvement objectives.
- Works in product development with company personnel and contract consultants.
- Prepares, packs and sends samples for outside lab testing, while working with their lab people.
- Logs test results, conducts analysis of data, and reports results to Sanitation, Operations, and Quality Assurance management.
- Cleans and maintains analytical and micro labs.
- Provides Quality Assurance coverage support as needed.
- Performs all other work-related duties as assigned including, but not limited to, trouble shooting and special projects.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Chemistry or a related science equivalent.
- Must have 2 years' experience in the meat or food service industry.
- Must have knowledge of basic laboratory operations including pipetting, pH meter, thermometer, and reagent prep.
- Must be able to perform chemical analysis and microbiological testing (including but not limited to calcium, fat, moisture, TPC)
- GLP laboratory experience a plus.
- Must be able to maintain laboratory files and records.
- Must be able to assist Shelf-Life Testing.
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing utilizing the English language.
- Must have outstanding attendance and possess a strong work ethic.
- Must be able to work within a team environment.
Physical Qualifications:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
- Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and stand/walk for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to operate and use office and lab machines and equipment.
* MTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTP is proud to have tobacco, drug, and alcohol-free work environments.
Job Summary
Full Time
$80k-99k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/18/2024
miturkey.com
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
500 - 1,000
1998
DAN LENNON
$50M - $200M
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About Michigan Turkey Producers
In the early 1900s, a few Michigan farmers and their families began raising turkeys. They found that the temperate climate and rich land of Allegan, Ottawa, Kent and Barry counties produced a bigger and healthier bird. As word of these great turkeys spread, more families started raising turkeys on their Michigan farms. Today, these family farms are still in operation. They have been handed down from generation to generation, and they are continuing to produce better turkeys. The proud growers of Michigan Turkey Producers are committed to quality and value from their farms to your table. Our ra ...
w processing plant is designed to meet sanitary and safety standards that far exceed most raw turkey facilities. In fact, the plant more closely resembles a further processors facility. For example, all of the walls and ceilings are covered in stainless steel so the entire plant can be easily and regularly sanitized. Michigan Turkey Producers has developed a controlled-atmosphere stunning system for use in our raw plant. Besides being more humane, this proprietary process significantly improves the quality of our meat by reducing blood spots and bruising. Michigan Turkey Producers offers a wide variety of both raw and cooked turkey products, from ready-to-cook whole breasts and turkey sausage to pre-sliced, oven-roasted and pan-roasted turkey. Try any of them and taste the Michigan Turkey Producers difference for yourself.
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