Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical DayThe Cheese Laboratory Technician is responsible for successfully perform daily Finished Product and In-Process analysis on cheese samples, In – Process sampling, and job responsibilities as assigned.  Ensure accurate and timely flow of information to Operations, Product Release Teams, and Site and Corporate QA. Help to support production quality.

  • Efficiently perform lab analysis cheese finished product and in-process samples and sample pulling.
  • Efficiently perform lab analysis and sampling of cheese samples. Read, study, understand, and implement published lab procedures and tasks.
  • As new tasks are introduced, staff may be asked to take a written procedure and perform testing with little input.
  • Perform multiple tests and steps simultaneously. Input report results and take the initiative to act on the basis of the data.
  • Assists with performing aseptic in-process sampling for each batch of production as needed.
  • Assists with effectively tracking sampling from multiple plants simultaneously as needed.
  • Must follow instructions completely and in detail.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Successfully comply with EMP (Evaluating the Measurement Process) and proficiency studies.
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must possess basic math skills and successfully pass the laboratory basic skills math test.
  • Annual completion of OSHA requires safety training.
  • Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
  • Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
  • Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Hold self and others accountable to HCC’s food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
  • Participate in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
  • Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety-first approach at all times.
  • Report any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.
  • Participate in departmental safety teams.
  • Promote Company Culture
  • Achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all departments.
  • English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • 4 months lab or production experience (lab experience can include high school courses)
  • Must be open to working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing/graveyard) as necessary) and working overtime as necessary
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field
  • 6 months experience in a laboratory or production setting
  • Intermediate experience with SAP
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