Lab Technician – HACCP & Food Safety

Hours: 3rd Shift: Friday - Sunday, 4am - 5pm. Primary Purpose: To perform necessary functions in order ensure the following are executed. Work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose: To perform necessary functions in order ensure the following are executed; Maintain the LCOP (Listeria Control Program) by performing weekly Listeria swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling; Maintain the Pre-Operational environmental swabbing and testing program by performing weekly swabbing of the areas that are selected for sampling; Maintain the environmental air monitoring program by performing weekly swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling; Maintain the process water monitor program; Implement Micro Corrective Action when results of LCOP, Pre-Operational, and operational environment swabbing have exceeded limits; Complete testing on all finished product that has been produced during scheduled operating hours; Maintain the QPT (Quarterly USDA Pathogen Testing Program) by sending out finished product samples to contract outside laboratory; Complete validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, and cleaning of all Micro Lab equipment; Maintain COA (Certificate of Acceptance), COC (Certificates of Compliance), and COG (Certificates of Guarantee) under the Micro Lab’s document control program; Document all test results by recording results into the company shared document files; Maintain a clean and safe work environment; Manage the Micro Lab inventory and report when supplies are needed

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; Must be able to complete training course and acquire HACCP certification within 6 months of hire/transfer; Must be able to effectively implement solutions to quality issues; Must have a firm knowledge of quality assurance methods, product testing methods, standard measurements, regulatory compliance standards, and documentation procedures; Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines; Must be able to accept direction from Supervisors and Managers; Must be able to interact with others in a respectful manner; Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment; Must demonstrate a math aptitude; Must be able to read and write in the English Language; Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time; Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment; Must be able to repeatedly lift, push/pull over 25 lbs; Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and grasp routinely throughout shift

Benefits

Annual incentive; Program-specific awards; Medical benefits; Dental benefits; Vision benefits; Life and disability insurance; 401k participation; Paid holidays; Paid time off