Lab Technician - 3rd shift

HP Hood•Town of Hornellsville, NY

7d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

HP Hood, a large and trusted food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1846, is seeking a self-driven Lab Technician for the 3rd shift. The company culture is built on commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of products, maintaining quality control reports, and ensuring adherence to safety and SQF standards.

Requirements

Must successfully obtain Milk receivers, Appendix N for Beta Lactams, DMC licenses within 6 months and maintain thereafter.
Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work well with people.
Communication skills are a must.
Multi-tasked Individual.
Ability to work independently.
Basic English/Math skills
Able to meet all safety compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and CIP sanitation is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of raw, in-process, and finished products.
Obtain samples for testing from silos, tanks and production lines
Generation of processing batch tickets from computerized system
Preparation of lab testing materials/supplies
Maintain a professional relationship with production and maintenance personnel.
Instruct, and train present and future laboratory technicians as needed.
Maintain, review, and distribute quality control reports as requested by QA Manager.
Calibration of laboratory equipment to assure proper testing.
Review of lab procedures and policies
Assist in the samplings and shipment of monthly customer, sales, and regulatory samples.
Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects.
Be active in the development and enforcement of Lab Safety practices
Attend trade organization meetings and training sessions as deemed appropriate by the Q.C. Manager.
Support SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining the area in a sanitary manner.
Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
Carry out additional duties assigned by the Lab QC Manager or Supervisor.
Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Pick up work area before leaving at the end of shift.
Current knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel. Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department.
Must be a team player