Lab Technician - B Crew

Plans and schedules testing activities, collects samples and performs quality tests on raw bulk ingredients, purchased products and processed milk, cream and other finished products. Ensures all receiving materials, in-process product and outbound product adheres to HP Hood, LLC quality standards.

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules testing activities; Collects samples and performs quality tests on raw bulk ingredients, purchased products and processed milk, cream and other finished products; Ensures all receiving materials, in-process product and outbound product adheres to HP Hood, LLC quality standards; Pulls, logs and completes finished product and processing sample testing for all specification requirements at the established sampling frequency; Maintains certification by state for Beta-Lactam antibiotic testing to the Industry Supervisor level; Maintains calibration of thermometers, pipettes and scales per regulatory requirements and maintains accurate temperature records for refrigerators, freezers and incubators; Measures and maintains records of vitamin usage; Completes tank inventory recording butterfat, solids, acidity and DMC at the specific frequency per management; Verifies non-conforming product, windows and tags affected product, issues hold reports and coordinates resampling and product disposition; Verifies plant equipment sanitation prior to start up by inspection and ATP swabbing and maintains detailed records; Maintains laboratory supply inventory notifying QA Supervisor upon need; Ensures laboratory documentation is current and properly completed; Trains Quality technicians and ensures testing meets regulatory and internal specifications; Maintains shelf life/retain cooler in a clean, orderly manner; Performs any and all duties as directed by QA supervision and/or management

Requirements

Meet the job requirements; Bachelor's in Science preferred; Associates of Science and/or 75+ credit hours towards the attainment of a Bachelor's in Science required; Must have been in current position for at least one year, or have manager's approval; Must have satisfactory job performance in current position; Must have no active written corrective action warning on file; Maintains certification by state for Beta-Lactam antibiotic testing to the Industry Supervisor level; Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift

Benefits

Health; Dental; Vision; Wellness programs; Employee discounts; Retirement plans; Tuition reimbursement; Ongoing development; Advancement opportunities