Lab Technician

Lab Technician position at Link Snacks. Responsibilities include maintaining the Listeria Control Program, environmental swabbing and testing, finished product testing, equipment calibration/validation, chemistry data entry, HACCP CCP monitoring, and safety/SQF compliance.

Responsibilities

Maintain the LCOP (Listeria Control Program) by performing weekly Listeria swabbing; Maintain the Pre-Operational environmental swabbing and testing program; Maintain the environmental air monitoring program; Implement Micro Corrective Action when results exceed limits; Complete testing on all finished product produced during scheduled operating hours; Maintain the QPT (Quarterly USDA Pathogen Testing Program); Complete validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, and cleaning of all Micro Lab equipment; Perform required testing of materials/raw materials; Read, record, and enter all chemistry results; Clean and calibrate all lab equipment; Inform management of any results outside specifications; Perform data entry to software tool and maintain relevant spreadsheets; Conduct Gold Standard chemistries; May be required to perform pre-op inspection; Monitor all CCPs (smokehouse cooking schedule) associated with the HACCP program; Follow GMPs, HACCP, company pre-requisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs; Perform other duties as necessary; Participate in monthly and yearly trainings for safety and SQF compliance; Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area; Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the foreman/supervisor; Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly; Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; 6 months+ of relevant manufacturing experience; Proven thorough understanding of one or two step instructions; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Basic verbal and written communication skills in English; Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers; Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees; Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear; Occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms; Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Specific vision abilities including close vision

Nice to have

Knowledge and experience in Quality Systems and production; Prior knowledge of food processing equipment; Knowledge of SAP; Ability to calibrate delicate instruments and take accurate readings on fine gauges; Basic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing materials, or manufacturing

Benefits

Annual incentive and program-specific awards; Medical, dental and vision benefits; Life and disability insurance; 401k participation; Paid holidays; Paid time off