Lab Technician Vacation Relief

Saputo • Tulare, CA

8h • $32 - $37

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Performs daily activities in the quality assurance department to ensure optimum efficiency and quality of plant operations. Responsible for the accurate analysis of products and ingredients during all phases of production to ensure adherence to specifications for quality and health. At the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, responds to quality problems and pursues and implements remedies to such problems. Days off: This is a relief position with10 hours shifts. Schedule is variable with respect to task and times. How you will make contributions that matter: If able to learn and perform all associated tasks with regards to the various shifts and job assignments within the lab. Strong knowledge of testing programs, quality programs, and computer systems with ability to conduct project related tasks as assigned. Performs various laboratory testing of in process and finished product, which may include, but are not limited to moisture, salt, pH, butterfat. Tests samples on IR equipment as required for analytical compliance to product specification. Performs microbiological testing on in process samples and finished products as well as environmental samples and water. Responsible for data entry, review and verification of microbiological and analytical results. Informs production immediately of off-specification product. Verifies that all products meet specifications and quality standards. Reviews equipment for compliance with operating standards and informs management of variances noted. Responds to quality problems and pursues and implements remedies to such problems under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor. Accurately and efficiently operates lab computer systems. Calibrates lab equipment on a daily basis and participates in lab validation program. Has ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities. Has ability to effectively train coworkers to conduct job specific tasks and assignment. Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills. Works effectively in a team environment as well as independently. Adheres to established record keeping procedures and methods. Complies with all quality system and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with internal and external customers. Demonstrates a consistent level of attention to detail. Adheres to laboratory safety policies. Reliable and consistent attendance and available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of key personnel. Performs other duties as required. You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications: Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills. Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions. Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management. Complies with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements. Punctually and regular attendance is essential. Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors.

Requirements

• If able to learn and perform all associated tasks with regards to the various shifts and job assignments within the lab.
• Strong knowledge of testing programs, quality programs, and computer systems with ability to conduct project related tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills.
• Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions.
• Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management.
• Complies with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Punctually and regular attendance is essential.
• Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily activities in the quality assurance department to ensure optimum efficiency and quality of plant operations.
• Responsible for the accurate analysis of products and ingredients during all phases of production to ensure adherence to specifications for quality and health.
• At the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, responds to quality problems and pursues and implements remedies to such problems.
• Performs various laboratory testing of in process and finished product, which may include, but are not limited to moisture, salt, pH, butterfat.
• Tests samples on IR equipment as required for analytical compliance to product specification.
• Performs microbiological testing on in process samples and finished products as well as environmental samples and water.
• Responsible for data entry, review and verification of microbiological and analytical results.
• Informs production immediately of off-specification product.
• Verifies that all products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Reviews equipment for compliance with operating standards and informs management of variances noted.
• Accurately and efficiently operates lab computer systems.
• Calibrates lab equipment on a daily basis and participates in lab validation program.
• Has ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Has ability to effectively train coworkers to conduct job specific tasks and assignment.
• Adheres to established record keeping procedures and methods.
• Complies with all quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a consistent level of attention to detail.
• Adheres to laboratory safety policies.
• Reliable and consistent attendance and available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of key personnel.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees